The Russell Primary School
Community primary school in Richmond (Richmond upon Thames).
Location
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The Russell is a vibrant, innovative and inclusive small school at the heart of our local community. Nestled in the centre of Petersham, a stone's throw from The Thames, Richmond Park and Ham House, The Russell School boasts a spacious and green environment. Our stunning and extensive grounds provide an exceptional outdoor learning environment in a busy part of London.
Our dedicated and talented team of staff is passionate about providing 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, developing a life-long love of learning.
We provide a caring and supportive environment for our children to thrive and for our parents and carers to feel valued as part of our school community. 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.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 102896
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Constituency
- Richmond Park
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Allen | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Aisha Hamza | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Claire Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Claire Tkacz | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tom Lloyd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Arman Kaviani | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Furlong | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Anke Monestel | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Miss Cate Dittrich | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Beth Hemphill | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mr Coulter Patton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Daria Ibrulj Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Sophie McGeoch Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Ms Laura Brooks Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Claire Smith Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Tom Lloyd Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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