Sarratt Church of England Primary School vs The Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sarratt Church of England Primary School
Rickmansworth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
163 students
The Russell School
Rickmansworth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Sarratt Church of England Primary School Rickmansworth, East of England | The Russell School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 10% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #196 of 1,872 | #23 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1511 of 15,697 | #175 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 163 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 237 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 2.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.sarratt.herts.sch.uk | www.russell.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Russell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.9 vs 84.4).
- •The Russell School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 76%).
- •The Russell School does better on ks2: higher standard (34% vs 20%).
- •The Russell School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 163.
- •Sarratt Church of England Primary 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 Sarratt Church of England Primary School better than The Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), The Russell School ranks higher (96.9 vs 84.4 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 Sarratt Church of England Primary School and The Russell School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sarratt Church of England Primary School: 163. The Russell School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sarratt Church of England Primary School and The Russell School rank in East of England?
Sarratt Church of England Primary School is 196th 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).