Robert Clack School is a all-through school in Dagenham, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Robert Clack School currently has around 3129 pupils on roll, which is about 125% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24%. african pupils make up about 16.2% , followed by other white at 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 63% who stay in school sixth forms and 23% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gosfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 1JU |
| Website: | http://www.robertclack.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02082704200 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Barking and Dagenham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr R V A Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 101245 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 3129 |
| Number of Boys: | 1625 |
| Number of Girls: | 1504 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 24.00% | 750 |
| African | 16.20% | 507 |
| Other White | 11.80% | 368 |
| Bangladeshi | 10.40% | 325 |
| Pakistani | 9.70% | 303 |
| Indian | 6.40% | 199 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 105 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 97 |
| Caribbean | 2.70% | 86 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 76 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 73 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 67 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 58 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 56 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 35 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 12 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 428 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 4out of 4 | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,775 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.