Founded in 1853, Royal Russell School is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school located just 30 minutes from central London, set in 110 acres of beautiful parkland. With 900 students in the Senior School and Sixth Form, including 190 full-time boarders, the School combines a proud heritage—having enjoyed the Patronage of the Late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II—with a modern, student-focused approach to education.
Academic Excellence & Support
Offering a broad curriculum of GCSE, IGCSE, A Levels, and BTECs, Royal Russell prepares students for top universities and global opportunities. Extra English tuition is available at no extra cost, ensuring every student is fully supported.
Outstanding Facilities
State-of-the-art boarding houses, modern classrooms, and multimillion-pound sports facilities—including floodlit Astroturf, all-weather pitches, a swimming complex, and courts for tennis and netball—complement the School’s historic buildings. The Performing Arts Centre features a 200-seat auditorium supporting a rich programme in music, drama, and multimedia.
Exceptional Pastoral Care
Royal Russell is renowned for its individualised care through a strong House system. Each House offers welcoming spaces for study and recreation, fostering a vibrant community of both boarders and day students. Dedicated staff ensure pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Enrichment Beyond the Classroom
Students enjoy a wide range of co-curricular opportunities, including elite sport, drama, music, the Combined Cadet Force, and the internationally recognised Model United Nations Programme.
Destination of leavers
Our Year 13 pupils successfully secure places as fantastic universities throughout the UK and across the world, obtain coveted apprenticeships, achieve impressive scholarships to US Universities or enter the workforce. We support every pupil to achieve to their full potential.
