Darell Primary and Nursery School
Richmond, TW9 4LH · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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38th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 2,283 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Darell Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a colouring, Lego and construction club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Darell Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Leaders are "ambitious for pupils," fostering a culture where children "behave responsibly" and "enjoy school." The inspection found that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, receive an "effective education" within a supportive environment. While personal development is rated Outstanding, the overall effectiveness and quality of education are rated Good.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly respectful of adults and each other" and feel safe, with low-level misbehaviour rarely impacting learning.
- Leaders provide "effective support" for pupils with SEND, including specialist training for staff and tailored adaptations to the curriculum.
- Reading is given "high priority," with phonics teaching matched to pupils’ knowledge and additional support for those falling behind.
- The school offers "wide-ranging educational visits" and extra-curricular clubs, ensuring all pupils benefit from wider opportunities.
- The governing body provides "effective support and challenge," working to ensure staff workload is appropriate.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not identified all the important knowledge pupils need to know in some subjects, resulting in "a few gaps in their knowledge."
- Some subjects are at an "earlier stage of development than others," requiring continued implementation of plans to embed all subjects to the same high standard.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff trained to identify signs of need, report concerns swiftly, and maintain detailed records of follow-up actions.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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