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The Sydney Russell School

Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT

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Pupils
2,640
Ages
4-18
FSM
27.3%
Attainment 8
50.9
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
92.0%
Writing
86.0%
Maths
91.0%
RWM Combined
83.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.0%
Basics 9-5
52.2%

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
72.1%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
32.0%
EBacc 9-4
49.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.29
A*-A Grades
26.0%
A*-B Grades
61.7%
AAB+ %
15.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 133 students entered

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About The Sydney Russell School

The Sydney Russell School is a secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. The school has around 2,640 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT | More schools in Barking and Dagenham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Sydney Russell School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Sydney Russell School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Sydney Russell School

What is The Sydney Russell School's Ofsted rating?
The Sydney Russell School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Sydney Russell School's latest exam results?
The Sydney Russell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Sydney Russell School located?
The Sydney Russell School is a secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham (RM9 5QT).
How many pupils attend The Sydney Russell School?
The Sydney Russell School has around 2,640 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sydney Russell School with other schools?
View The Sydney Russell School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barking and Dagenham.