Open State Primary Mixed

The Russell School

Brushwood Drive, Rickmansworth, WD3 5RR
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The Russell School
Rickmansworth, WD3 5RR
225 Pupils
240 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
2.80% FSM %
132 Boys
93 Girls
About The Russell School

The Russell School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 225 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Claire Pitt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Three Rivers
Parliamentary Constituency South West Hertfordshire
Ward Chorleywood South & Maple Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10079596
URN 117098
Data Last Updated 19-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Amit Oza Chair of Governors 26/05/2025 25/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Desmond Cox Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Gooch Governor 26/05/2025 25/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Phil Hughes Governor 10/01/2023 14/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Suzie Jackson Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andre Nunes Governor 10/01/2023 09/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Amit Oza Governor 26/05/2021 25/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chirag Patel Governor 15/10/2022 15/10/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Claire Pitt Governor 01/09/2014 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebecca Reidel-Fry Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kieran Ryan Governor 06/09/2021 05/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Kieran Ryan Governor 06/09/2025 05/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Chorleywood Primary School
0.99 km • Rickmansworth
Other
St Clement Danes School
1.32 km • Rickmansworth
Other
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School
1.67 km • Rickmansworth
Other
Chenies School
2.16 km • Rickmansworth
Other
Little Chalfont Primary School
2.36 km • Amersham
Other
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
2.54 km • Rickmansworth
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Russell School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.
The Russell School has 225 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
The Russell School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Russell School is Mrs Claire Pitt.
The Russell School is at Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5RR, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Russell School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Russell School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Pitt
Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5RR
01923284272
www.russell.herts.sch.uk
Location
WD3 5RR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117098
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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