The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 284 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 159 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,686
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Ms Lisa Keane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gale Street, Castle Green, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 4UN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoresbrook School
All-through · Very close
Cambell Junior School
Primary · 342m away
The James Cambell Primary School
Primary · 342m away
Mayesbrook Park School
Pupil referral unit · 452m away
Hopewell School
Independent · 715m away
Monteagle Primary School
Primary · 732m away
Godwin Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jo Richardson Community School a selective school?
No. Jo Richardson Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Jo Richardson Community School's Ofsted rating?
Jo Richardson Community School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jo Richardson Community School?
Jo Richardson Community School currently has 1,686 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jo Richardson Community School take?
Jo Richardson Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Jo Richardson Community School?
Jo Richardson Community School is in Dagenham, RM9 4UN, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jo Richardson Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Jo Richardson Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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