Robert Clack SchoolGosfield Road , Dagenham

Robert Clack School, based in Dagenham, provides all-through education, 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 .