Darell Primary and Nursery School, Richmond

In its own words: "I hope you are keeping well in these challenging times. My name is Joe Porter and I am the Headteacher at Darell Primary School. I am extremely proud to be in a position to lead this exceptional school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope you and your family are well. My name is Joe Porter, and I am the Headteacher at Darell Primary School. I am extremely proud to be in a position to lead this exceptional school. I have been in this position for over seven years now and have enjoyed every moment. We are a welcoming and happy school."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Darell Primary and Nursery School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 76% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Darell Primary and Nursery School as their first choice and 67 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Darell Primary and Nursery School are Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 93% maths); Kew Riverside Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Marshgate Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 92% maths); and Sheen Mount Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 96% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Darell Primary and Nursery School.

39.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Mixed (20%) and Black (8%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (12.5%) received SEN support and 29 (15.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Darell Primary and Nursery School has a resourced provision for moderate learning difficulties: 20 places, 18 pupils on roll.

Darell Primary and Nursery School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is North Sheen, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Grove (TW9), 140 metres away.

Darell Primary and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Darell Primary and Nursery School are Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.7 miles) and Lift Richmond Park (1.2 miles).