The Russell School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brushwood Drive Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 5RR |
| Phone | 01923284272 |
| Reference Number | 117098 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 229 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.28%
Girls: 46.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.2% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| White & Asian | 7.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.6% |
| Indian | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-10-22 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2022-11-29 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-04-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-06-22 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-09-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-06-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 114 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 114 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 4.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 7.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Chorleywood Primary School
Stag Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5HR |
0.62 miles |
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Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School
The Common, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5SG |
1.03 miles |
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Chenies School
Chenies, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6ER |
1.34 miles |
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Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SX |
1.47 miles |
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Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 4BT |
1.58 miles |
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Shepherd Primary
Shepherd's Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8JJ |
1.85 miles |
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St John Catholic Primary School
Berry Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 7HG |
1.99 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8HD |
2.01 miles |
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Charlotte House Preparatory School
88 The Drive, Rickmansworth, WD3 4DU |
2.05 miles |
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Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Bell Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6PF |
2.29 miles |
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Sarratt Church of England Primary School
The Green, Sarratt, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6AS |
2.39 miles |
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Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery
School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ |
2.56 miles |
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Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 9SS |
2.59 miles |
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Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Parsonage Road, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JW |
2.69 miles |
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Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Park Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HU |
2.8 miles |
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St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School
Stockers Farm Road, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1NY |
2.84 miles |
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York House School
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2.97 miles |
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St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HX |
2.97 miles |
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Robertswood School
Denham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 0EW |
3.04 miles |
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Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW |
3.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW |
0.82 miles |
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The Reach Free School
Long Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8AB |
1.81 miles |
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Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9QB |
2 miles |
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Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF |
2.36 miles |
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Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW |
2.77 miles |
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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HG |
2.86 miles |
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Amersham School
Stanley Hill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH |
2.97 miles |
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Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
3.17 miles |
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The Chalfonts Community College
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP |
3.62 miles |
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA |
3.82 miles |
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Harefield School
Northwood Way, Harefield, Uxbridge, UB9 6ET |
4.09 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
4.1 miles |
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Thorpe House School
Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA |
4.34 miles |
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St Mary's School
Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
4.4 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
4.7 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
4.8 miles |
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Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA |
4.85 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
4.85 miles |