The Russell School
School Name: The Russell School Address: Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood Town/City: Rickmansworth County: Hertfordshire Postcode: WD3 5RR Telephone Number: 01923 284272 Website: http://www.russell.herts.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 1900
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Pitt
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 237 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 2.2%
URN: 117098
DfE Number: 919/2025
UKPRN: 10079596
UPRN: 200000939305
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Three Rivers (E07000102)
Constituency: South West Hertfordshire (E14001496)
Electoral Ward: Chorleywood South & Maple Cross (E05009428)
Easting & Northing: 501958E, 196173N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 39' 20.68" N 0° 31' 38.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3XMF4F+72
DfE Record: View record
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- St John Catholic Primary School (3.2km)
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- Mr Desmond Cox - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2026.
- Mrs Sarah Gill - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
- Mr Richard Gooch - Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2029.
- Mrs Suzie Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 March 2027.
- Mr Tom Lantree - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
- Mr Andre Nunes - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2027.
- Mr Amit Oza - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2029.
- Mr Chirag Patel - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 15 October 2026.
- Mrs Claire Pitt - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Rebecca Reidel-Fry - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mr Kieran Ryan - Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 September 2029.
- Mr Neil Thomson - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
- Mrs Claire Vessey - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.