# The Sydney Russell School — Dagenham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** K12
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 7 published reviews
- **Principal:** Clare Cross

## Contact

- **Address:** Dagenham, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 1966619
- **Website:** http://sydneyrussellschool.com/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dagenham/the-sydney-russell-school-16414

## About

The Sydney Russell School is a school that upholds traditional values while embracing 21st-century technology. It aims to develop every child's academic potential and provide a range of experiences to build cultural capital. The school prioritizes wellbeing and character development.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Sep 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Good school: This is pretty good the food is just top notch and always has protein n our basketball team is just amazing . *(Feb 2025)*
- **5/5** — OUTSTANDING: So good its an amazing school for leaders and a democratic area of learing , their sports team and extra curricular clubs never disappoint we are always winning! *(Feb 2025)*
- **2/5** — Mental health: Really need to improve on stress prevention. Ruining people’s mental health and making them worry and feel anxious *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School with Excellent Values: My son has been at Sydney Russell School for 3 years and it has been an excellent experience for him. The school upholds traditional values that I believe in, such as discipline and respect, but also incorporates modern technology to enhance learning. The teachers and staff are always on hand to support him and the school has a great sense of community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Caring and Supportive Environment: My daughter has settled in really well at Sydney Russell School and I have been impressed by the caring and supportive environment. The school's focus on wellbeing is evident in the way the teachers look out for the children's emotional needs as well as their academic progress. I feel confident that she is in a good place to thrive. *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: My son has had a mixed experience at Sydney Russell School. On the one hand, the teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the school's focus on wellbeing is evident in the way the staff support the children's emotional needs. However, I have concerns about the school's uniform policy and the expectations around academic achievement. I wish the school would be more flexible and accommodating in these areas. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellence Beyond the Classroom: My son was at Sydney Russell School a few years ago and I was impressed by the range of extracurricular activities on offer. The school's enrichment programme provided him with opportunities to develop new skills and interests outside of the classroom. I would highly recommend the school to any parent looking for a well-rounded education. *(Oct 2021)*

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