Russell House School, Sevenoaks
Russell House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Sevenoaks. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Russell House School in detail
Russell House School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "When you first arrive at our friendly prep school near Sevenoaks in Kent, you will be struck by the attractiveness of our grounds, from the smart frontage to the sweeping views of North Downs to the rear."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 12 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Russell House School are St Michael's Prep School (0.8 miles), The Granville School (2.4 miles), Walthamstow Hall (2.4 miles) and Sevenoaks School (3.3 miles).
St Michael's Prep SchoolThe Granville SchoolWalthamstow HallSevenoaks School
Who goes there
In 2026, 28 pupils (16.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Otford Rail Station, about 210 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Railway Station, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Russell House School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
3 October 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
14 June 2016
Intermediate (EYFS)
30 April 2013
Standard
1 January 2010
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,145 to £22,485
depending on year group
| Forms 7 and 6 - Full days | £22,485 a year |
| Form 5 - Full days | £21,930 a year |
| Form 4 - Full days | £20,520 a year |
| Forms 3 and 2 - Full days | £19,560 a year |
| Form 1 - Full days | £17,145 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Sevenoaks - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Russell House School
Sport reports: Autumn 2026
5 Oct 2026
Weather and seasons
2 Oct 2026
Pumpkin soup
2 Oct 2026
Tartan by design
2 Oct 2026
Remarkable people
2 Oct 2026
Doubling efforts
2 Oct 2026
From Russell House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Russell House School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 9 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
174 pupils
218 places
44 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sevenoaks
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
28
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
174
Total Pupils
89
Boys
85
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Russell House School
Questions parents ask about Russell House School
When was Russell House School last inspected?
Russell House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
How many pupils go to Russell House School?
Russell House School has around 174 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Russell House School?
Russell House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Russell House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 9 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Russell House School?
Russell House School is at Station Road, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)