The Sydney Russell School
The Sydney Russell School is an all-through school (Academy converter), ages 4–18, in Dagenham, RM9, in the Barking and Dagenham council area. It has 2,568 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 May 2026): Report card: Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
Barking and Dagenham council's admissions figures aren't loaded yet.
Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 1 area, Strong standard in 6 areas, Expected standard in 1 area — inspected 12 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional |
Early years | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
This school’s term and holiday dates, INSET days where known, and a calendar you can subscribe to, on TermMinder.
Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 83 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 90 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.72 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 52.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 341 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 37.29 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 133 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 2,568 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 26.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 33.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.98% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.65% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.