The Sydney Russell School
Secondary school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham. Report card, May 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, 1 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 12 May 2026, report published 18 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Strong standard | 16% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard | 22% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Strong standard | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.1 milesJo Richardson Community School
Outstanding (May 2024)
- 1.1 milesGoresbrook School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Oct 2024)
- 1.2 milesMayfield School
School remains Good (Apr 2024)
- 1.3 milesAll Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Outstanding (May 2024)
- 1.3 milesRobert Clack School
Good (Nov 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.