The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.2
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 338 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 219 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,640
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 27.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Trust
- PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Clare Cross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5QT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Sydney Russell School a selective school?
No. The Sydney Russell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Sydney Russell School's Ofsted rating?
The Sydney Russell School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Sydney Russell School?
The Sydney Russell School currently has 2,640 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sydney Russell School take?
The Sydney Russell School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Sydney Russell School?
The Sydney Russell School is in Dagenham, RM9 5QT, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sydney Russell School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Sydney Russell School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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