About the school
Royal Russell School offers boarding places to girls and boys from Year 7 to Sixth Form (ages 11–18). Entry is based on performance in entrance assessments together with satisfactory school reports.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Headteacher | Chris Hutchinson |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The school says it runs Open Days throughout the year, individual visits can be arranged on any normal working school day, and a Whole School Open Morning can be booked via the website.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper + computer |
| Subjects tested | English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
📄 Free Royal Russell School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Competition | Places at Royal Russell School Sixth Form are oversubscribed to an average ratio of 4:1. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
The site says the application process is now open for Year 7, 9 and Sixth Form and directs families to the Senior School – Day application, but no test date or registration deadline is stated. It also says the school runs Open Days throughout the year and individual visits can be arranged on any normal working school day.
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