Welcome
Welcome to the Thomas Russell Junior School website. I feel privileged to be the Headteacher of such a vibrant learning community, leading motivated children, passionate teachers, professional governors and supportive parents. At TRJS we aim for every child to be their very best. The vision of the school can be summarised in this poem, written by past pupils:
TRJS IS THE PLACE TO BE YOUR BEST!
TRJS is the place to be; be brave, be kind and show integrity.
We all love learning, while having fun too; we excel and give our best in all we do.
Helping all children to be their best and achieve their potential requires a positive partnership between home and school. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions any parent will face. I hope this website will tell you all you need to know about Thomas Russell Junior School, to help you make that decision and to give you a feel of what makes our school such a great place to learn.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the school, please contact us on 01283 247505. Mrs Chaddock and Mrs Patrick are in the school office and will be pleased to help.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about how we support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, please contact Mrs Rollins (our SENDCO) on the number above.
Thank you for your interest in Thomas Russell Junior School.
Mr J Emery (Headteacher)
Latest News & Events at Thomas Russell

Christmas Dinner Day
11 Dec 2025
Y2 Parents Open Afternoon Tues 18th 2.15pm
05 Nov 2025
Peace and Remembrance
04 Nov 2025
Harvest Gratitude
23 Oct 2025
Mobile-free school
08 Oct 2025
Residential Fun
02 Oct 2025
Resilience... Bouncebackability!
25 Sep 2025
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
18 Sep 2025