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The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5QT, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.3 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,640
Capacity
2,670
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this all-through school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 25% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 69%, while 88% progress to university, with 30% gaining entry to top-third institutions. However, the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at just 7%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking rigorous academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 15 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 51.2 | Top 25% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 53% | Top 31% 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%. | 72% | Top 12% 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%. | 50% | Top 12% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 83% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
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%. | 88% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British21.3%
White Other16.6%
Black African14.8%
Asian Bangladeshi13.8%
Asian Pakistani10.9%
Asian Indian4.1%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Black Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.54876, 0.13257 · RM9 5QT
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN141683
School typeAcademy converter
Websitesydneyrussellschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sydney Russell School rated by Ofsted?
The Sydney Russell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 September 2021.
Is The Sydney Russell School a good school?
The Sydney Russell School scores 80.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Sydney Russell School in GCSEs?
The Sydney Russell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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