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Jo Richardson Community School

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Jo Richardson Community School

Gale Street, Castle Green, Dagenham, RM9 4UN

Community school
Pupils
1,686
Ages
11-19
FSM
36.7%
Attainment 8
50.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.0%
Basics 9-5
48.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
12.7%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
4.5%
EBacc 9-4
6.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.18
A*-A Grades
25.0%
A*-B Grades
64.3%
AAB+ %
6.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 108 students entered

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About Jo Richardson Community School

Jo Richardson Community School is a secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.0. The school has around 1,686 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4UN | More schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Jo Richardson Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Jo Richardson Community School

What is Jo Richardson Community School's Ofsted rating?
Jo Richardson Community School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Jo Richardson Community School's latest exam results?
Jo Richardson Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Jo Richardson Community School located?
Jo Richardson Community School is a secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham (RM9 4UN).
How many pupils attend Jo Richardson Community School?
Jo Richardson Community School has around 1,686 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Jo Richardson Community School with other schools?
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