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The Sydney Russell School

Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT
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The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham, RM9 5QT
2,640 Pupils
2,670 Capacity
4–18 Age Range
27.30% FSM %
1,282 Boys
1,358 Girls
About The Sydney Russell School

The Sydney Russell School is a All-through Academies serving Dagenham and the surrounding area in Barking and Dagenham with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–18 is part of the London region.

It has 2,640 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,670. Current headteacher: Clare Cross.

Information on The Sydney Russell School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Region London
Administrative District Barking and Dagenham
Parliamentary Constituency Barking
Ward Parsloes
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PARTNERSHIP LEARNING
Opened 01-02-2015
UKPRN 10048673
URN 141683
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Craig Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 29/08/2020 28/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julie Gledhill Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 14/03/2025 — N/A
Mrs Bumi Akinmutande Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Cross Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Angelina Ikeako Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Matthew Mitchell Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Zakia Sheba Local Governor 21/11/2023 20/11/2027 Elected by parents
Dr Jeffrey William-Porter Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Williams Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Winkworth Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Southwood Primary School
0.34 km • Dagenham
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Roding Primary School
0.44 km • Dagenham
Other
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
0.57 km • Dagenham
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Dagenham
Other
Parsloes Primary School
0.99 km • Dagenham
Other
Valence Primary School
1.03 km • Dagenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sydney Russell School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham.
The Sydney Russell School has 2,640 pupils, with a capacity of 2,670.
The Sydney Russell School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Sydney Russell School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Sydney Russell School is Mrs Clare Cross.
The Sydney Russell School is at Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Sydney Russell School: Has a sixth form.
The Sydney Russell School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Cross
Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT
02039599900
sydneyrussellschool.com/
Location
RM9 5QT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141683
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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