The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (125% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 338 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 273 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 3,129
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr R V A Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Inspection
June 2004 | Inspection
Location
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Secondary · Very close
William Bellamy Primary School
Primary · 392m away
Grafton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Five Elms Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Compass School
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
Trinity School
Special school · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Furze Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Robert Clack School a selective school?
No. Robert Clack School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Robert Clack School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Clack School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Robert Clack School?
Robert Clack School currently has 3,129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Robert Clack School take?
Robert Clack School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Robert Clack School?
Robert Clack School is in Dagenham, RM8 1JU, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Robert Clack School have a sixth form?
Yes, Robert Clack School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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