Russell House School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

Russell House School is a proprietorial, non-selective preparatory school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11 years, situated in Otford. The school was established in 1938 in Kemsing and moved to its present site in 1947. It is owned by Russell House School Ltd. and is run by a board of directors, supported by an advisory board. The school is made up of two sections: the Pre-Prep for children aged 2 to 5 years and the Main School for pupils aged 5 to 11 years. The school aims to provide an inspirational education in a happy family atmosphere, encouraging each pupil to achieve beyond expectations and to be fully prepared for the next stage of their education. It seeks to foster motivation, intellectual curiosity and self-confidence, alongside consideration for others. Most pupils come from professional families living within a 10-mile radius of the school. The school supports pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia and speech and language difficulties, all of whom receive additional specialist help. The curriculum is also modified for those identified as being among the most able.