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Jo Richardson Community School
Gale Street, Castle Green, Dagenham RM9 4UN
Jo Richardson Community School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Barking and Dagenham). It has about 1,650 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Environment.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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