The Sydney Russell School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Parsloes Avenue Dagenham Essex RM9 5QT |
| Phone | 02039599900 |
| Reference Number | 141683 |
The Sydney Russell School is a large all-through school (2,640 pupils across primary, secondary and sixth form) that performs strongly across almost all areas. Personal development and wellbeing is judged exceptional, with pupils benefiting from a rich, carefully sequenced programme of life skills, careers education, enrichment and student leadership that has a profound impact, particularly on disadvantaged pupils. Achievement is strong: primary outcomes are significantly above national averages, pupils make excellent progress by the end of Year 11, and disadvantaged pupils achieve well compared to their peers nationally. Attendance is high and persistent absence is well below average.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2568 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.48%
Girls: 51.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| 2 | 42 | 41 | 83 |
| 3 | 40 | 44 | 84 |
| 4 | 37 | 52 | 89 |
| 5 | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| 6 | 35 | 50 | 85 |
| 7 | 180 | 185 | 365 |
| 8 | 172 | 186 | 358 |
| 9 | 170 | 186 | 356 |
| 10 | 190 | 169 | 359 |
| 11 | 164 | 163 | 327 |
| 12 | 51 | 67 | 118 |
| 13 | 55 | 59 | 114 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 21.7% |
| White, Other | 15.8% |
| African | 13% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% |
| Asian, Other | 5.1% |
| Indian | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Exceptional |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | School inspection |
| 15 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 14 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Sydney Russell School | |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Jul 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Nov 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 08 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional personal development and wellbeing provision that profoundly benefits pupils, especially those experiencing disadvantage
- Pupils achieve highly across all phases, with primary outcomes well above national averages and excellent progress by the end of Year 11
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve well and participate fully in the life of the school
- Attendance is high and persistent absence is well below national averages
- Pupils behave extremely well, are respectful and feel safe and included
- The curriculum is broad, well sequenced and taught by skilled, knowledgeable teachers
- High-quality early years provision that builds strong foundations in communication, language and learning
- Inclusion is effective, with precise support for pupils with SEND, including those in the specially resourced provision
- Strong and supportive leadership and governance, with a positive staff culture and effective use of trust support
Areas for Improvement
- Progress and attainment in the sixth form are not yet consistently strong, partly because recent improvements in teaching are not fully embedded
- Some strengths in post-16 teaching are new and have not been sustained long enough to ensure all students, including the highest prior attainers, make excellent progress
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 72 | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 102 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 73 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 102 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 59 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 102 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 65 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 72 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 102 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 25 | 44 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 63 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 102 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 67 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 102 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 59 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 102 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 66 | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 102 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 76 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 102 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 57 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 102 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 89 | 13 |
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
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.7% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.03 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.27 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 15% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 2.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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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.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 57 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 309 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 177 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 37 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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