Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School vs The Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
The Russell School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School Rickmansworth, East of England | The Russell School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #81 of 1,872 | #23 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #584 of 15,697 | #175 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 230 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 2.4% | 2.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 34% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.christchurchschool.herts.sch.uk | www.russell.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Russell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.9 vs 92.0).
- •The Russell School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 80%).
- •The Russell School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 23%).
- •The Russell School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 230.
- •Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School is a academy school while The Russell School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School better than The Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), The Russell School ranks higher (96.9 vs 92.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School and The Russell School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School: 230. The Russell School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School and The Russell School rank in East of England?
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School is 81st of 1,872 and The Russell School is 23rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).