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Royal Russell School
Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX
Independent school for ages 3–19 in Croydon. Mixed intake, Anglican/Church of England ethos.
Royal Russell School is a selective independent school with an Anglican/Church of England ethos in Croydon, teaching around 1,260 boys and girls aged 3 to 19, with nursery classes, boarding and a sixth form.
Its ISI inspection in December 2025 found all relevant standards met, including safeguarding.
The school describes itself as a family school and gives its motto as 'non sibi sed omnibus', translated as 'not for oneself, but for all'. A-level results show an average grade of B and 16.9% achieving AAB or better in two or more facilitating subjects.
Ages 3–19 · All-through
1,263 pupils · On roll
Independent school · Mixed