Here at The Russell, we pride ourselves on providing a truly fantastic educational experience where the creative arts shine brightly. We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey. Our outcomes consistently exceed national expectations, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our children. The Russell School is at the heart of the community, and we have community at our heart.

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The Russell School serves an extremely diverse community and we rise to the challenges that brings. We have a well-deserved reputation for meeting the needs of all our enthusiastic and resourceful learners and for developing the whole child. We occupy a fantastic site with a new, purpose-built school and expansive outdoor learning space. Our dedicated and talented team of staff is passionate about providing excellent learning opportunities and an engaging curriculum through a wide range of stimulating and creative learning experiences. We have high expectations for all children and believe in nurturing a child’s natural curiosity and creating in them life-long love of learning. We provide a caring and supportive environment, both for our children to thrive and for our staff to develop and feel valued. All of these things make The Russell School a very special place to learn and play.

The Russell School is committed to excellence in inclusive teaching and learning, enabling all of our happy and enthusiastic children to achieve their full potential and reach their highest academic standard.

Developing an inquiring mind and creating a passion for learning, we prepare our children for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities that they may encounter in the next stage of their education and in their future.

Providing creative and enriching opportunities across the curriculum, we provide new and exciting experiences, develop practical skills, build on what our children already know and enthuse our young learners to take risks in an atmosphere which is challenging and supportive.

By fostering an ethos of mutual respect and a sense of belonging, we strive to meet the needs of our learners, supporting their positive mental health, emotional well-being, resilience and physical development by promoting healthy lifestyles and providing a wide range of opportunities to try new things, both within the curriculum and in their own time.

By enabling our children to become independent, to be responsible and safe and to empathise with others, we instil an appreciation and understanding of the diverse world in which we live, supporting our children to respect and contribute to our school, our community and our environment as global citizens.

As welcoming and caring professionals, our staff develop opportunities for positive partnerships with parents and our local community, recognising the valuable contribution that they make to the life of the school.

Richmond is a unique jewel in London’s crown. Often considered London’s most attractive borough it has been a favourite retreat for the rich and famous throughout history. Home to the marvels of Hampton Court and Twickenham Stadium it rivals anywhere in London for things to see and do. Seen as the happiest place in London to live, the balance of being close enough to central London while maintaining a large amount of open green space.

Located just 8 miles south west of central London, Richmond has fantastic transport links with access to London Underground’s District Line and train services to Waterloo. Heathrow Airport is 12 miles away and can be reached easily by road, train or bus and the M3, M25 and M4 motorways all provide easy access to the area.

Richmond is a friendly and lively centre with excellent facilities including numerous shops and boutiques, pavement cafes and bars, charming pubs and sophisticated restaurants serving top class international cuisine. With so much history and heritage, wildlife and leisure activities, Richmond has something for everyone and is a wonderful environment in which to bring up a family.  Along with a variety of galleries, art centres and cinemas, there is the fabulous Richmond Theatre on The Green along with The Orange Tree theatre.

The Borough also offers up some of the most attractive green open spaces within London including a number of Royal Parks, the most notable of which is the famous 2,300+ acres of Richmond Park.  The River Thames is a major feature of Richmond. Running through the heart of the Borough it winds its way for 21 miles allowing for some beautifully positioned riverside homes with fabulous river views.