Meadlands Primary School vs The Russell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadlands Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
The Russell Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Meadlands Primary School Richmond, London | The Russell Primary School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #192 of 1,720 | #402 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1225 of 15,697 | #2378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 221 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 17% |
| 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 | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.meadlands.richmond.sch.uk | www.russell.richmond.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Meadlands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.5 vs 78.6).
- •Meadlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 77%).
- •The Russell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 16%).
- •Meadlands Primary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 207.
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 Meadlands Primary School better than The Russell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meadlands Primary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 78.6 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 Meadlands Primary School and The Russell Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meadlands Primary School: 221. The Russell Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meadlands Primary School and The Russell Primary School rank in London?
Meadlands Primary School is 192nd of 1,720 and The Russell Primary School is 402nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).