The Russell Primary School vs Thomas's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Russell Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Thomas's College
Richmond · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
304 students
| Measure | The Russell Primary School Richmond, London | Thomas's College Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #402 of 1,720 | #26 of 640 |
| National rank | #2378 of 15,697 | #121 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 207 | 304 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 304 |
| Free school meals | 17% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 48.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 92% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Richmond | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.russell.richmond.sch.uk/ | www.thomas-scollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 78.6).
- •Thomas's College is the larger school with 304 students compared with 207.
- •The Russell Primary School is a local authority school while Thomas's College is a independent 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 The Russell Primary School better than Thomas's College?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas's College ranks higher (94.7 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 The Russell Primary School and Thomas's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Russell Primary School: 207. Thomas's College: 304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Russell Primary School and Thomas's College rank in London?
The Russell Primary School is 402nd of 1,720 and Thomas's College is 26th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).