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The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham·London·Academy
All-throughAcademyAges 4–18Co-edDoes not apply
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In terms of academic performance, The Sydney Russell School has a Progress 8 score of +0.72 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 53.4, 77% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 2,640 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.8%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.
After leaving The Sydney Russell School, student destinations include 82% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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The Sydney Russell School has a Progress 8 score of +0.72, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 53.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
77% of students at The Sydney Russell School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At The Sydney Russell School, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
89% met the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths.
Students at The Sydney Russell School achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Sydney Russell School has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Sydney Russell School is 15.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Sydney Russell School has 2,640 pupils on roll.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving The Sydney Russell School, 82% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
The Sydney Russell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Sydney Russell School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Sydney Russell School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
494/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
171/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.3
Bus Stops
9
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Becontree
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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8.0
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Data Score
Computed from 32 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.