Key stage 2 2024/25
#13,947 of 15,057
Worse than 92% of schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Jun 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 102884.
Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 39%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 78% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 9%, similar to England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 21% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 103, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 109 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 100, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 109 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 102, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 110 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 57%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 88% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 57%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 83% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 43%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 88% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 23 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 192 |
| Girls | 89 |
| Boys | 103 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 30.7% |
| First language not English | 39.1% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 420 |
| Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places. | 173 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 58.8% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 24 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 29 |
| Average class size | 17.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 8.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 11.3 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 11.64 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 18.07 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 11.2 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 11.2 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day. | 26 |
| Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed. | 67 |
| First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 22 |
| First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 22 |
| Applications from another local authority (Reception) | 2 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.7%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 4.2% | 5.1% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 22.7%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.5%, worse than England, worse than Richmond upon Thames | 0.6% | 1% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 0% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 0% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Windham Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Kew Riverside Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Marshgate Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Unicorn School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Sheen Mount Primary School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Broomfield House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Kneller Hall Junior School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | King's House School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
Darell Primary and Nursery School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 20 Jun 2023.
Darell Primary and Nursery School ranks 13,947 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (worse than 92% of schools).
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils at Darell Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
For Reception entry in 2026/27, Darell Primary and Nursery School made 26 offers from 67 applications (2.6 per offer), and 22 of 22 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Darell Primary and Nursery School has 192 pupils aged 3 to 11.
Darell Primary and Nursery School had 420 school places in 2024/25.
At Darell Primary and Nursery School, the average class had 17.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.7 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Darell Primary and Nursery School missed 7.7% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 22.7% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.