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Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JU, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.2 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
3,129
Capacity
2,500
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
125%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this all-through school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-18. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.5, placing it in the top 28% nationally, and 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%, which may be a consideration for families focused on a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.5 | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 225 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (307 responses)
★★★★★3.9
I'd recommend this school
98%
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
86%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
13%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British24.0%
Black African16.2%
White Other11.8%
Asian Bangladeshi10.4%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
Asian Indian6.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Other3.1%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.56268, 0.15396 · RM8 1JU
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN101245
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.robertclack.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Robert Clack School rated by Ofsted?
Robert Clack School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Robert Clack School a good school?
Robert Clack School scores 86.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Robert Clack School?
Based on 307 Ofsted Parent View responses, Robert Clack School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Robert Clack School in GCSEs?
Robert Clack School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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