Jo Richardson Community School
Community school · Sixth form
Dagenham, RM9 4UN
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 37% in England
8 of 12 in Barking and Dagenham
Pupils
1,696
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
6.1%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 47.2 | 50.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 50% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 43% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 | 0.20 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Goresbrook School · 0.2 mi · Not judged · Top 17% in England
- Riverside School · 0.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 17% in England
- The Sydney Russell School · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 23% in England
- Dagenham Park CofE School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Eastbury Community School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
Best secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Jo Richardson Community School is in Thames View (typical home £361,500, crime high).
What is Jo Richardson Community School's Ofsted rating?
Jo Richardson Community School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Jo Richardson Community School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Jo Richardson Community School is in the top 37% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.