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Royal Russell School
Independent school · Croydon
| Address | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 1296 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 02086574433 |
| Website | http://www.royalrussell.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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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 |
Exeats: Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Tue 4 May 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
Senior School dates used. Half terms begin after school (3:50pm) on the Friday given and end on the date pupils return. 8 Sep 2026 is a New Pupils/Year 12 induction day. Open Morning Saturday 26 Sep 2026 for all staff and pupils. Summer exeat weekend begins 30 Apr after school and ends 4 May (3 May bank holiday). Royal Russell Day 3 Jul. Junior School differs: Autumn term begins 8 Sep 2026, Summer half term ends 8 Jun 2027 (no 7 Jun INSET listed for Juniors), no exeat weekend listed; Junior days finish 3:30pm. Boarders arrive the day before term starts.
Fees 2026-27
Fees 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 |
Only the Nursery part of the 2026/27 fees PDF is in the captured text; the main Junior, Senior and Boarding tuition fees are missing. Nursery additional hours are £16.20 per hour (15 hours universal entitlement free); Reception-age nursery hours £18.35 per hour inc VAT. Academic-year nursery illustration: £11,810.40 (5 days), £5,006.40 (5 mornings). Registration fees (£150 Nursery; £180 day; £300 boarding) are given on the admissions page. No deposit stated.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: 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.
- 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
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.