The Sydney Russell School Catchment Area
The Sydney Russell School is a academy converter special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 2640 pupils, and a capacity of 2670 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–18
Age range
2,640
Pupils
2,670
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Sydney Russell School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Sydney Russell School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Barking and Dagenham assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Barking and Dagenham assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Barking and Dagenham catchment area documents →The Sydney Russell School — School Information
- Full address
- Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QT
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141683
Other Special Schools in Dagenham
If The Sydney Russell School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Dagenham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Sydney Russell School
Is The Sydney Russell School oversubscribed? ▾
The Sydney Russell School is operating close to its capacity of 2670 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Sydney Russell School? ▾
Admission to The Sydney Russell School is managed by Barking and Dagenham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Sydney Russell School cover? ▾
The Sydney Russell School is a special school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Sydney Russell School? ▾
The Sydney Russell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.