Welcome to The Sydney Russell School
Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
4 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
2,640 Total
No. of Boys
1,282 (48.6%)
No. of Girls
1,358 (51.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
36.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.75%
A*/A grades
25.67%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
92%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
76%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
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Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 6, 2025
Open Evening
Nov 7, 2025
Applications Open
Jan 19, 2026
Applications Close
Aug 20, 2026
Enrolment Day
Sep 2, 2026
Start of Term - Avoid Booking Holidays!
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |