St Richard's Church of England Primary School vs The Russell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Richard's Church of England Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
153 students
The Russell Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | St Richard's Church of England Primary School Richmond, London | The Russell Primary School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1190 of 1,720 | #402 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #8003 of 15,697 | #2378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 153 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 44.4% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 64.8% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.srsa.richmond.sch.uk | www.russell.richmond.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Russell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 50.0).
- •The Russell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 70%).
- •The Russell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •The Russell Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 153.
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 St Richard's Church of England Primary School better than The Russell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Russell Primary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 50.0 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 St Richard's Church of England Primary School and The Russell Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Richard's Church of England Primary School: 153. The Russell Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Richard's Church of England Primary School and The Russell Primary School rank in London?
St Richard's Church of England Primary School is 1190th of 1,720 and The Russell Primary School is 402nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).