Robert Clack School
| Type | Other schools |
| Age Range | 3-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gosfield Road Dagenham Essex RM8 1JU |
| Phone | 02082704200 |
| Reference Number | 101245 |
Description
betaRobert Clack School, located at RM8 1JU, is a premier sixth form entry comprehensive school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Established in 1955, it boasts strong community values, emphasizing academic excellence, vocational qualifications, and extra-curricular activities such as sports, drama, music, and debate. The ethos at Robert Clack School cultivates mutual respect, compassion, discipline, high expectations, and aspirations, ensuring students develop the skills and mindset to achieve their ambitions.
The school currently hosts around 4,790 students, split between its two sites – the upper (formerly Robert Clack Technical School) and the lower (formerly Triptons Secondary Modern) – and oversees a student body that is heavily oversubscribed. The sizeable school population creates a welcoming atmosphere, and the school is home to one of the United Kingdom's largest school councils with over 120 members involved in policy making and community events.
Having experienced a period of expansion and growth, Robert Clack School has an extensive list of facilities. In August 2020, a new site at Lymington Fields opened, advancing the school towards becoming the largest secondary school in England, as previously considered. The school's significant historical milestones include hosting notable alumni like the members of the 80s pop group Five Star, boxing champion Nicky Cook, Bradford City striker Aaron McLean, West Ham United and England midfielder Declan Rice, and British Eurovision singer Sandie Shaw.
Russell Taylor, the school's dedicated Executive Headteacher, is a former student and leader who continues to inspire the school's vision of mutual respect and student excellence.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2657 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.17%
Girls: 47.83% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 1 | 30 |
| 2 | 30 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 533 |
| 8 | 534 |
| 9 | 531 |
| 10 | 477 |
| 11 | 342 |
| 12 | 183 |
| 13 | 181 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-22 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-09-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-17 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-06-23 | Inspection | Inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Sample
UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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William Bellamy Primary School
Frizlands Lane, East, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7HX |
0.38 miles |
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Grafton Primary School
Grafton Primary School, Grafton Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3EX |
0.63 miles |
|
Five Elms Primary School
Wood Lane, Five Elms Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5TB |
0.69 miles |
|
Furze Infant School
Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6ES |
0.75 miles |
|
Crowlands Primary School
London Road, Romford, RM7 9EJ |
0.85 miles |
|
Warren Junior School
Gordon Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6DA |
0.88 miles |
|
Rush Green Primary School
Dagenham Road, Rush Green, Romford, Essex, RM7 0RL |
0.91 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Connor Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5UL |
0.95 miles |
|
Valence Primary School
Bonham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 3AR |
0.96 miles |
|
Henry Green Primary School
Green Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1UR |
1.06 miles |
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Alibon Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DF |
1.08 miles |
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Southwood Primary School
Keppel Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5LT |
1.14 miles |
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Concordia Academy
Union Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0HG |
1.19 miles |
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Hunters Hall Primary School
Alibon Road, Hunters Hall Primary School, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8DE |
1.21 miles |
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Chadwell Primary School
High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4EU |
1.35 miles |
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The Mawney Foundation School
Mawney Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 7HR |
1.37 miles |
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Parsloes Primary School
Spurling Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5RH |
1.47 miles |
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Roding Primary School
Hewett Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2XS |
1.53 miles |
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The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Bowes Road, Bowes Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 2XJ |
1.54 miles |
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Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
619-629 Green Lane, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9RP |
1.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road, Wood Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JT |
0.1 miles |
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St Edward's Church of England Academy
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX |
0.53 miles |
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Trinity School
Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ |
0.81 miles |
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The Warren School
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6SB |
1.02 miles |
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Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
1.03 miles |
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Mayfield School
Pedley Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1XE |
1.3 miles |
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Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
1.38 miles |
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The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5QT |
1.39 miles |
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Chadwell Heath Academy
Christie Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4RS |
1.62 miles |
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Bep Academy
62-64 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP |
1.8 miles |
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Atam Academy
Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XX |
1.89 miles |
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Endeavour House School
78 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, IG3 9QA |
1.9 miles |
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Dagenham Park CofE School
School Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9QH |
1.97 miles |
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Little Heath School
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RX |
2.02 miles |
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The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
2.08 miles |
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Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ |
2.12 miles |
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Hopewell School
Harmony House, Baden Powell Close, Dagenham, Essex, Essex, RM9 6XN |
2.24 miles |
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Marshalls Park Academy
Pettits Lane, Romford, Essex, RM1 4EH |
2.3 miles |
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Goresbrook School
Cook Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6XW |
2.38 miles |
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Jo Richardson Community School
Gale Street, Castle Green, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 4UN |
2.45 miles |