Jo Richardson Community School
URN: 133561 • Dagenham RM9 4UN
Overview
- Name
- Jo Richardson Community School
- URN
- 133561
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Keane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02082706222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gale Street, Dagenham RM9 4UN
Summary
Jo Richardson Community School (JRCS) is a mixed secondary community school located in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, with a current enrolment of 1,686 pupils and a capacity of 1,700. Established in 2002, JRCS has developed a strong reputation for academic excellence and community involvement, operating under the motto "Success for All." The school aims to foster both academic achievement and character development, ensuring a supportive and safe learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at JRCS is designed to provide a comprehensive education, with a focus on high-quality teaching and pastoral support. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and cultural events, encouraging students to engage fully in school life. Recent achievements include notable successes in athletics and music competitions, reflecting the school's commitment to nurturing diverse talents.
JRCS prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity, with a dedicated safeguarding team and policies in place to support all students. The school is overseen by a governing body that ensures strategic direction and accountability, contributing to its recent designation as an Outstanding School by Ofsted in May 2024.
The curriculum at JRCS is designed to provide a comprehensive education, with a focus on high-quality teaching and pastoral support. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and cultural events, encouraging students to engage fully in school life. Recent achievements include notable successes in athletics and music competitions, reflecting the school's commitment to nurturing diverse talents.
JRCS prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity, with a dedicated safeguarding team and policies in place to support all students. The school is overseen by a governing body that ensures strategic direction and accountability, contributing to its recent designation as an Outstanding School by Ofsted in May 2024.
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Nearby alternatives
- All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (78.3)
- The Sydney Russell School (70.2)
- Dagenham Park CofE School (55.9)
- Mayfield School (53.9)
- Dagenham Park Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Barking and Dagenham
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1700
- Pupils
- 1686
- Boys
- 870
- Girls
- 816
- FSM %
- 36.70
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1686 | 870 | 816 | 1700 | 36.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1651 | 837 | 814 | 1700 | 34.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1723 | 854 | 869 | 1700 | 29.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1723 | 854 | 869 | 1700 | 29.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1679 | 844 | 835 | 1700 | 26.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1651 | 837 | 814 | 1700 | 21.20 |
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