The Russell School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Rickmansworth, East of England WD3 5RR · Hertfordshire
#23 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#175 of 15,697 nationally
About The Russell School
The Russell School is a local authority primary located in Rickmansworth, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 237 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 96.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 23rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 237; capacity filled 98.8%.
There are 23 schools in Rickmansworth; The Russell School ranks 2nd of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)86%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)34%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)2.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Russell School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 237
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 2.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 86%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 34%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Russell School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Chorleywood Primary School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 990 m away
St Clement Danes School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,585 students · 1.3 km away
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students · 1.7 km away
Chenies School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
41 students · 2.2 km away
Little Chalfont Primary School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
247 students · 2.4 km away
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 2.5 km away
The Reach Free School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
734 students · 2.9 km away
Shepherd Primary
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students · 3.0 km away
St John Catholic Primary School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
107 students · 3.2 km away
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,391 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hobletts Manor Junior School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
237 students
Chater Junior School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
237 students
Holtsmere End Junior School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
237 students
Someries Junior School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students
Hatfield Peverel St Andrew's Junior School
Chelmsford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Russell School a good school?
The Russell School has a Success Index (England) of 96.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #23 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Russell School rank in East of England?
The Russell School ranks #23 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #175 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Russell School?
The Russell School had 237 students in 2025.
Is The Russell School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Russell School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Russell School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Russell School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.