Football Programme

Royal Russell School

Croydon, Surrey (London & South East)Ages 3-18 |Football
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110-acre wooded campus just minutes from central London
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Strong Model United Nations tradition — developing global citizens
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Diverse international community with over 40 nationalities
About the school

Royal Russell School

Hidden within 110 acres of ancient woodland yet only twelve miles from central London, Royal Russell School feels like a countryside estate with a city on its doorstep. The school's ISFA pedigree speaks for itself — U18 National Champions and Boodles Cup winners, coached by UEFA A Licensed staff with Premier League Academy backgrounds. Students from over 50 countries create a genuinely international atmosphere, and proximity to Gatwick, Heathrow, and London City airports makes travel straightforward for families based overseas.

Royal Russell School campus
Royal Russell School grounds
Heritage & History
Founded in 1853 and granted its Royal title by Queen Victoria, Royal Russell has spent over 170 years developing young people through academic challenge, community service, and sport. The school's Model United Nations programme — one of the longest-running in the UK — reflects a wider culture of global citizenship, debate, and ambition that extends to its football programme.
Football Programme

Coaching & Development

Royal Russell's football programme is coached by UEFA A Licensed staff with Premier League Academy experience, covering both outfield and goalkeeping specialisms. The school has won the ISFA U18 National Championship and the Boodles Cup, competing in the HUDL Independent Schools League against the country's top football schools. Training takes place across the 110-acre wooded campus, which includes dedicated pitches and a sports centre, with strength and conditioning support integrated into the weekly schedule.

Facilities & Resources
  • 110-acre campus
  • Sports centre
  • Swimming pool
  • Drama studio
  • Music school
  • Modern boarding
  • Woodland grounds
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Training Ground

Where Champions Train

World-class facilities designed to develop the next generation of footballing talent.

110-acre campusSports centreSwimming poolDrama studioMusic schoolModern boarding
Meet the Team

The coaches behind the programme

Mark Simmons

Mark Simmons

Director of Football

Royal Russell's coaching staff are UEFA A Licensed with former Premier League Academy experience across both outfield and goalkeeping specialisms. They bring professional-club methodology to every session, applying the same development structures and monitoring systems used at academy level. The team have guided Royal Russell to ISFA U18 National Championship victory, the Boodles Cup, and three consecutive ISFA National Sixes titles.

Accolades

Track record

Boodles ISFA Cup Winners (2016-17, 2018-19 — 2 titles)ISFA U18 National Champions — winning treble of league, cup & sixesISFA National Sixes Champions (3 consecutive years)ISFA Elgin Cup WinnersHUDL Independent Schools League memberUEFA A Licensed coaching with Premier League Academy backgroundsRoyal title from Queen Victoria — founded 1853110-acre wooded campus 12 miles from central London
Location

Croydon, Surrey (London & South East)

Nearest city
Croydon (1 mile)
Distance to London
12 miles
Nearest airports
Gatwick (LGW) — 20 miles, Heathrow (LHR) — 25 miles, London City (LCY) — 15 miles
Croydon, Surrey (London & South East)
Fees

Investment

Day
From £21,000/year
Boarding (UK)
From £39,000/year
Boarding (international)
From £42,000/year
Useful Links
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