The Russell Primary School Catchment Area
The Russell Primary School is a community primary school in Richmond, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 202 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
202
Pupils
236
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Russell Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Russell Primary School?
The catchment area for The Russell Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Russell Primary School is set by Richmond upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →The Russell Primary School: 236 places, 86% filled: places available
The Russell Primary School has a published admission number of 236 places. 202 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 236 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Richmond.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Richmond upon Thames publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Richmond upon Thames school admissions →
The Russell Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- The Russell School, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AH
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 15.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 102896
Other Primary Schools in Richmond
If The Russell Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Richmond are the next closest alternatives.
Darell Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · TW9 4LH
Meadlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 7TS
The Vineyard School Catchment Area
Community school · TW10 6NE
St Richard's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW10 7NL
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW10 5AA
The King's Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · TW9 3HJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to The Russell Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Russell Primary School
What is the catchment area for The Russell Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for The Russell Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Russell Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
The Russell Primary School has a capacity of 236 places and currently has 202 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Richmond upon Thames.
What is the admissions policy for The Russell Primary School? ▾
Admission to The Russell Primary School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Russell Primary School cover? ▾
The Russell Primary School is a primary school in Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Russell Primary School? ▾
The Russell Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.