The Sydney Russell School

About The Sydney Russell School

The Sydney Russell School is an academy converter in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 2,640 pupils on roll. It is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barking and Dagenham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,640 / 2,670 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5QT

Phone

02039599900

Headteacher

Clare Cross

Website

http://sydneyrussellschool.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sydney Russell School?

The Sydney Russell School is an academy converter in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does The Sydney Russell School have?

The Sydney Russell School has 2,640 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Sydney Russell School's Ofsted rating?

The Sydney Russell School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021).

How does The Sydney Russell School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Sydney Russell School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 in 2025/26.

How does The Sydney Russell School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

83% of pupils at The Sydney Russell School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Sydney Russell School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Sydney Russell School is part of PARTNERSHIP LEARNING.

Where is The Sydney Russell School?

The Sydney Russell School is located at Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5QT.