The Sydney Russell SchoolParsloes Avenue , Dagenham

The Sydney Russell School, based in Dagenham, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.

The Sydney Russell School currently has around 2640 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 27.3% 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 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 21.3%. other white pupils make up about 16.6% , followed by african at 14.8%

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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .