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  • Independent school for boys and girls

Royal Russell School: entry, tests, dates and fees

Coombe Lane, Croydon, Surrey CR9 5BX

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Wed 4 Nov

    Wednesday 4 November 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Royal Russell School, checked

  • Places at 11+

    110

    Each year at 11+

    Checked, source: Royal Russell School, checked

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £9,648a term

    2026-27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Royal Russell School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

Royal Russell School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Royal Russell School takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entryjoins Year 7 (Senior School)

    110 places

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and online test other.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 4 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entryjoins Reception (Lower Junior)

    How children are assessed: a reference from the current school and a play-based observation.

    Registration closes: Friday 23 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 7+ entryjoins Year 3 (Junior School)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.

    Registration closes: Friday 23 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 8+ entryjoins Year 4 (Junior School)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.

    Registration closes: Friday 23 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 9+ entryjoins Year 5 (Junior School)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.

    Registration closes: Friday 23 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 10+ entryjoins Year 6 (Junior School)

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a reference from the current school and taster day.

    Registration closes: Friday 23 October 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 13+ entryjoins Year 9 (Senior School)

    How children are assessed: an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and online test other. Tests are taken in Year 7 or Year 8.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 4 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

  • 16+ entryjoins Sixth Form (Year 12)

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

    Registration closes: Wednesday 4 November 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Royal Russell School, checked

More about entry from our guide

In the younger part of the school, the entry points lead into Reception (Lower Junior)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 | £5,702.00View the official source and Year 6 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Once in our Junior School, pupils automatically progress to our Senior School in Year 7.View the official source. Older pupils join Year 7 (Senior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 6 for entry into Year 7.View the official source, Year 9 (Senior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 7 or Year 8 for entry into Year 9.View the official source or the Sixth Form (Year 12)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Entry requirements for Year 12View the official source. Boarding families can choose full boardingRoyal Russell School: FullChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Our full boarders have the opportunity to join in with regular activities and trips at the weekend.View the official source, weekly boardingRoyal Russell School: WeeklyChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Flexi and Weekly Boarding are subject to availability.View the official source or flexi boardingRoyal Russell School: FlexiChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Flexi and Weekly Boarding are subject to availability.View the official source.

4+ (Reception)

Children join Reception (Lower Junior)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 | £5,702.00View the official source for September 2027 entryRoyal Russell School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Upcoming admission deadlines for September 2027View the official source. The school uses a play-based assessmentRoyal Russell School: Play observationChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Early Years (Nursery and Reception) Children will be invited to attend a short play-based session.View the official source and asks for a reference from the current schoolRoyal Russell School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: As part of our assessment process, we will ask for a reference, reports and developmental records and may verbally consult with previous schools or settings children have attended.View the official source, which at this age usually means the nursery. With very young children, an assessment like this is mostly about watching them play, talk and settle.

Registration closes on 23 October 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Registrations | Friday 23 October 2026 | | 4+ Reception Play-Based Assessments in our Nursery environmentView the official source, and the assessment date is 2 November 2026Royal Russell School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: 4+ Reception Play-Based Assessments in our Nursery environment | Week commencing: 2 November 2026View the official source. Offers come in December 2026Royal Russell School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Reception Offers of Places | Mid-December 2026View the official source, and families accept by 4 January 2027Royal Russell School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Reception Acceptance of Places | Monday 4 January 2027View the official source.

Years 3 to 5 (7+, 8+ and 9+)

The school also gives assessment details and dates for Year 3 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 1 - Year 5 EntryView the official source, Year 4 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 1 - Year 5 EntryView the official source and Year 5 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 1 - Year 5 EntryView the official source, but we could not confirm a set number of places in these year groups. Ask the admissions team whether a place is open in the year you need. For Year 3 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 1 - Year 5 EntryView the official source, the assessment has seven parts:

  • the school's own English paperRoyal Russell School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed AbilityView the official source
  • the school's own maths paperRoyal Russell School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed AbilityView the official source
  • the school's own reasoning paperRoyal Russell School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed AbilityView the official source
  • the school's own creative writing taskRoyal Russell School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Children will also complete a piece of free writing from a picture stimulus.View the official source
  • an interviewRoyal Russell School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Informal conversation with a member of the school leadership teamView the official source
  • a taster dayRoyal Russell School: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Class experience with their current year group, taking part in activitiesView the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolRoyal Russell School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: As part of our assessment process, we will ask for a reference, reports and developmental records and may verbally consult with previous schools or settings children have attended.View the official source

The school lists the same seven parts for Year 4 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 1 - Year 5 EntryView the official source and Year 5 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 1 - Year 5 EntryView the official source. Registration for these year groups closes on 23 October 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Registrations | Friday 23 October 2026View the official source; the full dates are in the table further down. We could not confirm an assessment date for Years 3 to 5, so check it with the school before 23 October 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Registrations | Friday 23 October 2026View the official source.

10+ (Year 6)

At 10+, children join Year 6 (Junior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Once in our Junior School, pupils automatically progress to our Senior School in Year 7.View the official source for September 2027 entryRoyal Russell School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Upcoming admission deadlines for September 2027View the official source. The 10+ assessment has seven parts:

  • the school's own English paperRoyal Russell School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed AbilityView the official source
  • the school's own maths paperRoyal Russell School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed AbilityView the official source
  • the school's own reasoning paperRoyal Russell School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Assessments in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning/Developed AbilityView the official source
  • the school's own creative writing taskRoyal Russell School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Children will also complete a piece of free writing from a picture stimulus.View the official source
  • an interviewRoyal Russell School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Informal conversation with a member of the school leadership teamView the official source
  • a taster dayRoyal Russell School: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 5 for entry into Year 6. This process includes an Assessment and Taster Day alongside reports from their current school.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolRoyal Russell School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 5 for entry into Year 6. This process includes an Assessment and Taster Day alongside reports from their current school.View the official source

Registration closes on 23 October 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Registrations | Friday 23 October 2026 | | Years 1 – 6 Assessment SessionsView the official source, and the assessment date is 9 November 2026Royal Russell School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 1 – 6 Assessment Sessions | Week commencing: 9 November 2026View the official source. Offers come in December 2026Royal Russell School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 1 – 6 Offer of Places | Early December 2026View the official source, and the reply is due by 4 January 2027Royal Russell School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 1 – 6 Acceptance of Places | Monday 4 January 2027View the official source. A reasoning paper checks how a child spots patterns and solves puzzles. It is less about what they have learned in class. A taster day lets a child join lessons and get a feel for the place.

11+ (Year 7)

Pupils who join at 11+ start in Year 7 (Senior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 6 for entry into Year 7.View the official source, which has 110Royal Russell School: PlacesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We aim to admit about 110 pupils into five forms at Year 7 (maximum 120).View the official source places for September 2027 entryRoyal Russell School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Upcoming admission deadlines for September 2027View the official source. If a school has a junior section, ask how many Year 7 places are open to children from outside. The process has four parts:

  • an online entrance test
  • an interviewRoyal Russell School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Interview, including discussion of a piece of work or object of interestView the official source
  • a group activityRoyal Russell School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Group activity, which may include sport, cooking, art, debating, design and technology or computer scienceView the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolRoyal Russell School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 6 for entry into Year 7. This process includes an Assessment Day and a report from their current school.View the official source

An online test is done on a computer. Each section is often timed. Registration closes on 4 November 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for: All Registration forms All Scholarship forms All Bursary Expressions of Interest | Wednesday 4 November 2026View the official source. The assessment days are 5 January 2027 and 6 January 2027Royal Russell School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 7 Entrance Assessment Days | Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 January 2027View the official source. Offers are sent on 12 February 2027Royal Russell School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Offer of Year 7 Places | Friday 12 February 2027View the official source, and families accept by 3 March 2027Royal Russell School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Year 7 Acceptances | Wednesday 3 March 2027View the official source.

13+ (Year 9)

The 13+ route leads into Year 9 (Senior School)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 7 or Year 8 for entry into Year 9.View the official source. Children are assessed in Year 7 or Year 8Royal Russell School: Pre test year groupChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: We assess pupils in Year 7 or Year 8 for entry into Year 9.View the official source for a Year 9 place. The parts are:

  • an online entrance test
  • an interviewRoyal Russell School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Interview, including discussion of a piece of work or object of interestView the official source
  • a group activityRoyal Russell School: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Group activity, which may include sport, cooking, art, debating, design and technology or computer scienceView the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolRoyal Russell School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: This includes an Assessment Day and a report from their current school.View the official source

For September 2027 entryRoyal Russell School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Upcoming admission deadlines for September 2027View the official source, registration closes on 4 November 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for: All Registration forms All Scholarship forms All Bursary Expressions of Interest | Wednesday 4 November 2026View the official source, and the assessment day is 11 November 2026Royal Russell School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Year 9 Entrance Assessment Day | Wednesday 11 November 2026View the official source. This timetable runs ahead of the 11+: 13+ offers are sent on 9 December 2026Royal Russell School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Offer of Year 9 Places | Wednesday 9 December 2026View the official source, while 11+ offers follow on 12 February 2027Royal Russell School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Offer of Year 7 Places | Friday 12 February 2027View the official source. The reply for a 13+ place is due by 29 January 2027Royal Russell School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Year 9 Acceptances | Friday 29 January 2027View the official source.

16+ (Sixth Form)

New students join the Sixth Form (Year 12)Royal Russell School: JoinsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Entry requirements for Year 12View the official source. The process includes:

  • GCSE grade requirementsRoyal Russell School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records.View the official source
  • an interviewRoyal Russell School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: All pupils are interviewed and references or reports will be required from previous schools as appropriate.View the official source
  • a reference from the current schoolRoyal Russell School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Our standard entry requirement is 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with strong school reports, a Headteacher’s reference and attendance record.View the official source

For September 2027 entryRoyal Russell School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Upcoming admission deadlines for September 2027View the official source, registration closes on 4 November 2026Royal Russell School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for: All Registration forms All Scholarship forms All Bursary Expressions of Interest | Wednesday 4 November 2026View the official source. Assessments are in November 2026Royal Russell School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Sixth Form: Applications are open, and once registered, pupils will be invited to attend our assessment in November.View the official source, with interviews on 12 November 2026Royal Russell School: Interview date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Sixth Form Interviews | Thursday 12 November 2026View the official source. Offers are sent on 9 December 2026Royal Russell School: Offer date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Offer of Year 12 places | Wednesday 9 December 2026View the official source, and the reply is due by 29 January 2027Royal Russell School: Acceptance deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for Acceptances | Friday 29 January 2027View the official source. A sixth-form offer normally depends on the GCSE grades a student gets in the summer.

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Royal Russell School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  5. Coming up: Entrance tests

  6. Coming up: Offers sent

  7. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 19 weeks

Dates for the other ways in4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 13+ and 16+

4+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 4+ entry

    in 3 days

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

7+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 7+ entry

    in 3 days

  2. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  3. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

8+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 8+ entry

    in 3 days

  2. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  3. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

9+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 9+ entry

    in 3 days

  2. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  3. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

10+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 10+ entry

    in 3 days

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

  3. Coming up: Offers sent

    Expected

  4. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 11 weeks

13+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 13+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Entrance tests

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Offers sent

  7. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 14 weeks

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 16+ entry

    in about 2 weeks

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Coming up: Scholarship applications close

    in about 2 weeks

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  4. Coming up: Interviews

  5. Coming up: Scholarship assessments

    Only if you are applying for a scholarship

  6. Coming up: Entrance tests

    Expected

  7. Coming up: Offers sent

  8. Coming up: Accept or decline an offer by

    in about 14 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Royal Russell School in brief

Scholarships
5 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Day or boarding
day and boarding
Whether pupils go home each day or can live at the school.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 8+, 9+, 10+, 11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£180including VAT
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £9,648 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£5,702 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£6,984 a term, including VAT
8+ entry, day
£6,984 a term, including VAT
9+ entry, day
£7,268 a term, including VAT
10+ entry, day
£7,268 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£9,648 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, full boarding
£19,072 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, day
£9,648 a term, including VAT
13+ entry, full boarding
£19,072 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£9,648 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, full boarding
£19,072 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026-27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

fees shown include VAT

Registration fee: £180 (including VAT).

Source: Royal Russell School, checked

Fees for 2026-27Royal Russell School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: For the academic year 2026-27View the official source, per term:

Year group (entry point)DayBoarding
Reception (4+)£5,702 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 | £5,702.00View the official source–
Year 3 (7+)£6,984 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 3 and 4 | £6,984.00View the official source–
Year 4 (8+)£6,984 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 3 and 4 | £6,984.00View the official source–
Year 5 (9+)£7,268 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 5 and 6 | £7,268.00View the official source–
Year 6 (10+)£7,268 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Years 5 and 6 | £7,268.00View the official source–
Year 7 (11+)£9,648 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Day Pupil Year 7 to 13 | £9,648.00View the official source£19,072 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Boarding Pupil Year 7 to 13 | £19,072.00View the official source
Year 9 (13+)£9,648 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Day Pupil Year 7 to 13 | £9,648.00View the official source£19,072 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Boarding Pupil Year 7 to 13 | £19,072.00View the official source
Sixth Form (16+)£9,648 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Day Pupil Year 7 to 13 | £9,648.00View the official source£19,072 per term, including VATRoyal Russell School: BoardingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Boarding Pupil Year 7 to 13 | £19,072.00View the official source

The school's fee page states that fees shown include VATRoyal Russell School: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: * Fee inclusive of VATView the official source. We copy each figure as published for 2026-27Royal Russell School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: For the academic year 2026-27View the official source and do no sums of our own. Fees change from year to year, so the amount for a later start will differ. If you are weighing up boarding, ask the school whether the fee is the same for each boarding option. Registration costs £180, including VATRoyal Russell School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: £180 for Junior and Senior Day pupils (inclusive of VAT)View the official source.

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £40,000 gross income (the school's guide figure).
Scholarships
For academic, art, drama, music and sport, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 35% of the fees.

Source: Royal Russell School, checked

  • Bursaries: means-tested bursaries availableRoyal Russell School: AvailableChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Every bursary is means-tested and the value of the bursary is related to the income and financial resources of the pupil’s family.View the official source
  • Largest bursary: 100%Royal Russell School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: The level of support varies according to parental circumstances; but can extend to full fee remission in cases of proven need.View the official source of fees
  • Income guide: £40,000 (gross income, guide)Royal Russell School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: All cases are considered on their own merits but it is highly unlikely that any significant bursary award would be made to a family with gross income of more than £40,000 per annum.View the official source

A means-tested bursary looks at a family's income and circumstances, not at test results. Royal Russell publishes £40,000 (gross income, guide)Royal Russell School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: All cases are considered on their own merits but it is highly unlikely that any significant bursary award would be made to a family with gross income of more than £40,000 per annum.View the official source as its income guide. Our bursaries guide shows how a means test usually works.

Scholarships are open in academic scholarshipsRoyal Russell School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source, art scholarshipsRoyal Russell School: ArtChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source, drama scholarshipsRoyal Russell School: DramaChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source, music scholarshipsRoyal Russell School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source and sport scholarshipsRoyal Russell School: SportChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source. Royal Russell offers scholarships at 11+Royal Russell School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source, scholarships at 13+Royal Russell School: 13 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source and scholarships at 16+Royal Russell School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Royal Russell School offers scholarships for Years 7, 9 and 12 for excellence in overall Academic performance, Art, Music, Drama and Sport.View the official source, and an award can reach 35%Royal Russell School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Scholarships are allocated without regard to parental income and are awarded as a percentage reduction of the tuition fees up to a maximum of 35%.View the official source of fees. At 11+, scholarship forms are due by 4 November 2026Royal Russell School: Scholarship deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: Closing Date for: All Registration forms All Scholarship forms All Bursary Expressions of Interest | Wednesday 4 November 2026View the official source. The 13+ and 16+ dates are in the key dates tables above.

Open days

Next: Nursery & Junior School Open Morning, Fri 26 Feb 2027

  1. Done: Mini Open Morning (passed)

  2. Done: Junior School Open Evening (passed)

    5:45 to 6:30 pm

  3. Coming up: Nursery & Junior School Open Morning

Source: Royal Russell School, checked

Events on the school's list.

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Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 47.4% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    47.4%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | A | 25.0 | 54.6 | 65.8 | 56.8 | 47.6 | 43.5 | 43.2 | 47.4 |View the official source

    43.2% in 2025

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    76.9%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | B | 75.0 | 77.9 | 87.9 | 81.7 | 71.7 | 71.2 | 69.7 | 76.9 |View the official source

    69.7% in 2025

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026

    59.8%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | 7 | 53.3 | 56.7 | 66.9 | 58.6 | 49.2 | 61.4 | 58.9 | 59.8 | A |View the official source

    58.9% in 2025

  • GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026

    39%GCSE grades 9 to 8, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | 8 | 34.7 | 36.8 | 46.7 | 37.3 | 29.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.0 | A* |View the official source

    38.5% in 2025

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

Royal Russell reports the results below. We show the latest three years. Each figure has its exam year beside it, as the school publishes it.

MeasureLatest yearYear beforeTwo years before
A level grades A* to A47.4% (2026)Royal Russell School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | A | 25.0 | 54.6 | 65.8 | 56.8 | 47.6 | 43.5 | 43.2 | 47.4 |View the official source43.2% (2025)Royal Russell School: A level astar apercent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | A | 25.0 | 54.6 | 65.8 | 56.8 | 47.6 | 43.5 | 43.2 | 47.4 |View the official source43.5% (2024)Royal Russell School: A level astar apercent (2024)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: A | 25.0 | 54.6 | 65.8 | 56.8 | 47.6 | 43.5 | 43.2 | 47.4View the official source
A level grades A* to B76.9% (2026)Royal Russell School: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | B | 75.0 | 77.9 | 87.9 | 81.7 | 71.7 | 71.2 | 69.7 | 76.9 |View the official source69.7% (2025)Royal Russell School: A level astar bpercent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | B | 75.0 | 77.9 | 87.9 | 81.7 | 71.7 | 71.2 | 69.7 | 76.9 |View the official source71.2% (2024)Royal Russell School: A level astar bpercent (2024)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: B | 75.0 | 77.9 | 87.9 | 81.7 | 71.7 | 71.2 | 69.7 | 76.9View the official source
GCSE grades 9 to 759.8% (2026)Royal Russell School: Gcse9to7 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | 7 | 53.3 | 56.7 | 66.9 | 58.6 | 49.2 | 61.4 | 58.9 | 59.8 | A |View the official source58.9% (2025)Royal Russell School: Gcse9to7 percent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | 7 | 53.3 | 56.7 | 66.9 | 58.6 | 49.2 | 61.4 | 58.9 | 59.8 | A |View the official source61.4% (2024)Royal Russell School: Gcse9to7 percent (2024)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: 7 | 53.3 | 56.7 | 66.9 | 58.6 | 49.2 | 61.4 | 58.9 | 59.8 | AView the official source
GCSE grades 9 to 839% (2026)Royal Russell School: Gcse9to8 percent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | 8 | 34.7 | 36.8 | 46.7 | 37.3 | 29.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.0 | A* |View the official source38.5% (2025)Royal Russell School: Gcse9to8 percent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: | 8 | 34.7 | 36.8 | 46.7 | 37.3 | 29.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.0 | A* |View the official source37.8% (2024)Royal Russell School: Gcse9to8 percent (2024)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Royal Russell School.The source says: 8 | 34.7 | 36.8 | 46.7 | 37.3 | 29.2 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 39.0 | A*View the official source

Official documents and sources

13 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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