Independent school · Croydon
Royal Russell School
- Ages 3–19
- Mixed
- Boarding
- £3,585–£4,359/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Thu 3 Sep 2026, Fri 4 Sep 2026, Mon 7 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
Exeats: Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Tue 4 May 2027
Fees 2026/27
Per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery illustration: 5 days, Autumn term (62 days) | £4,358.60 |
| Nursery illustration: 5 days, Spring term (51 days) | £3,585.30 |
| Nursery illustration: 5 days, Summer term (55 days) | £3,866.50 |
| Nursery illustration: 5 mornings inc. lunch, Autumn term | £1,847.60 |
| Nursery illustration: 5 mornings inc. lunch, Spring term | £1,519.80 |
| Nursery illustration: 5 mornings inc. lunch, Summer term | £1,639.00 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- Nursery
- Reception
- 10+
- 11+
- 13+
- 16+
Visit, then register (fee £150 Nursery, £180 day, £300 boarding). Junior applicants (Years 1–6) attend an Assessment and Taster Day; Year 7 and Year 9 applicants attend an Assessment Day using the Quest platform, with interview and group activity, plus a school report. Sixth Form entry needs 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects including English and Maths.
Assessments
- Junior: English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed Ability, class experience, informal conversation
- 11+ and 13+: English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning via Quest, interview, group activity
- 16+: GCSE results, school reports, Headteacher's reference
Registration deadline: Sixth Form: recommended by October of Year 11 (applications considered to end of March of Year 11)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Clapham Inbound Route | Clapham South, Balham, Tooting Bec, Streatham, Thornton Heath | 07:10 |
| Dulwich Inbound Route | East Dulwich, Dulwich Village, Knights Hill | 07:10 |
| Purley Inbound Route | Coulsdon South, Kenley, Sanderstead | 07:00 |
Cost: 2026–2027: £530 one way per pupil, per term; £1,060 per pupil, per term return
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–19
- Pupils
- 1296
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Phone
- 02086574433
- Address
- Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX
- Website
- royalrussell.co.uk
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