FEES PER TERM FROM 1 SEPTEMBER 2026*
Form DAY PUPIL YEAR 7 TO 13:
£9,648.00
BOARDING PUPIL YEAR 7 TO 13:
£19,072.00
*Fee inclusive of VAT Day fees include lunch and optional supper if staying after school for an activity. Boarding fees include all meals: breakfast, lunch and supper seven days a week, laundry, full activities programme and EAL tuition if required.
Flexi and Weekly Boarding are subject to availability.
ROUTE INBOUND OUTBOUND
CLAPHAM 07:10
07:15
07:20
07:35
07:45
08:15
DULWICH 07:10
07:17
07:26
07:32
08:15
Bus Stop Clapham South Station (Tesco’s side)
Balham High Road (McDonald’s)
Bus Stop G, Tooting Bec Underground Station, Balham High Road
Streatham Common Southside (Streatham High Road)
London Road, Thornton Heath (McDonald’s)
Royal Russell School
Corner of Lordship Lane/Townley Road, East Dulwich
Corner of Burbage Road and Turney Road, Dulwich Village
Junction of Rosendale Road/ Walkerscroft Mead
Bus Stop V, Knights Hill
Royal Russell School
PURLEY
Coulsdon South Railway Station
Kenley Railway Station
St David’s Prep School
Sanderstead Railway Station
Royal Russell School
Costs for 2026-2027 are £530 one way per pupil, per term and £1,060 per pupil, per term return. To keep costs down and maintain a reliable service, parents are requested to sign an agreement for one academic year. The service is reviewed annually at the end of the Spring Term. We accept bookings for pupils in Year 3 and above and a chaperone accompanies the pupils.
Please note that all School Bus routes are subject to change at short notice. This includes vehicle sizes, timings and pick-up/drop-off points. For further details and how to book, please contact Donna Moon at moond@royalrussell.co.uk
Royal Russell School
Streatham Common Southside (Streatham High Road)
Bus Stop E, Tooting Bec Underground Station
Bus Stop D, Balham High Road (opposite Caffè Nero) Junction Atkins/Cavendish Roads
Royal Russell School
Crown Point, Streatham Common North/Leigham Court Road
Junction of Rosendale Road/ Walkerscroft Mead
Corner of Burbage Road and Turney Road, Dulwich Village
Corner of Lordship Lane/Townley Road, East Dulwich
Bus Stop M, Grove Tavern, East Dulwich
Royal Russell School
Sanderstead Railway Station
St David’s Prep School
Kenley Railway Station
Coulsdon South Railway Station
Royal Russell is conveniently located opposite Coombe Lane tram stop, where trams run approximately every 5 minutes to East and West Croydon’s mainline rail stations, Beckenham, New Addington, Morden and Wimbledon. Almost all pupils are eligible for free or discounted tram travel.
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Closing date for registration forms, scholarship forms and bursary expressions of interest
Friday 13 November 2026
Sport Scholarship Assessments
(Successful candidates invited to second round on Friday 27 November 2026)
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Art, Drama & Music Scholarship Assessments
Tuesday 5 January & Wednesday 6 January 2027
Year 7 Entrance Assessments
Pupils are invited to arrive in their current school uniform. The morning includes online assessments in Numeracy, Literacy and Reasoning, followed by a short interview.
Pupils take part in a fun classroom activity with peers before enjoying a hot lunch.
Friday 12 February 2027
Offers of Year 7 places
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Closing date for registration forms, scholarship forms and bursary expressions of interest
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Closing date for registration forms, scholarship forms and bursary expressions of interest
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Year 9 Entrance Assessment
Pupils are invited to arrive in their current school uniform. The afternoon includes online assessments in Numeracy, Literacy and Reasoning, followed by a short interview.
Thursday 12 November 2026
Sixth Form Interviews
Candidates will be invited to a 30-minute interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. They will be asked to bring three pieces of written work or current exercise books to share.
Friday 13 November 2026
Sport Scholarship Assessments
(Successful candidates invited to second round on Friday 27 November 2026)
Friday 13 November 2026
Sport Scholarship Assessments
(Successful candidates invited to second round on Friday 27 November 2026)
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Art, Drama & Music Scholarship Assessments
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Art, Drama & Music Scholarship Assessments
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Offers of Year 9 places
Wednesday 9 December 2026
Offers of Sixth Form places
All pupils who take the entrance assessment are automatically considered for an Academic Scholarship.
A portfolio of work will need to be submitted, which will comprise of a series of pieces of the candidate’s own work. There is no prescribed format or specific requirement regarding content.
A Drama Scholarship is awarded to pupils showing strong ability and potential in drama. Typically, a candidate will be actively involved in external drama clubs and organisations and will have had many performance opportunities.
Normal expectations for candidates for a Music Scholarship are pieces performed at the following grades, or to an equivalent standard, for entry in:
Year 7
Year 9
Year 12
Grade 3
Grade 5
Grade 6
Sports Scholarships are available to pupils who demonstrate outstanding sporting ability and potential. Typically, candidates compete at a minimum of county or academy level in their sport(s).
Each candidate is assessed through a combination of physical testing, sport-specific assessments and references from coaches. This approach ensures a fair and personalised evaluation, allowing us to recognise individual talents, achievements and future potential.
Sports Scholarships are offered across a wide range of disciplines.
