SchoolScoresRobert Clack School
Community school · All-through, ages 3 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Gosfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 1JU
020 8270 4200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
315 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 96% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 94% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 82% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 78 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 89% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 33 parents of children with SEND Higher than 81% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 95% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
466 pupils in this year group.
50% — 3 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.5 | 48.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
338 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Barking and Dagenham average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 58% | 49% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 6% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
120 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 25% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 58% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.9 | 34.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 304 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 48 | 10% | 35% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 47 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Biology | 40 | 0% | 23% | 27% |
| Psychology | 35 | 11% | 34% | 19% |
| Economics | 25 | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| History | 18 | 0% | 28% | 23% |
| English Literature | 16 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 14 | 14% | 50% | 22% |
| Sociology | 14 | 0% | 21% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 11 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Physics | 11 | 9% | 45% | 31% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 9 | 11% | 56% | 59% |
| English Language | 8 | 0% | 13% | 13% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Film Studies, Art and Design, Art and Design (Photography).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
191 students in this year group.
88% — 13 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
225 students in this year group.
77% — 5 points above the Barking and Dagenham average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 77% | 72% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 77% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barking and Dagenham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 507 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 430 |
| Of those, offered a place | 425 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,147 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (93%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 171 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Barking and Dagenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.1% | 33.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 10.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 37.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 63% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 6.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 57% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 19.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6 | 5.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.10% | 0.14% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 15% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9 | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dagenham. Higher than 18% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- All Saints Catholic School and Technology College 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edward's CofE Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eastbrook School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 4 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Warren School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Brook Sixth Form and Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Sydney Russell School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong, 1 expected · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mayfield School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chadwell Heath Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bep Academy 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected
- Dagenham Park CofE School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Robert Clack School's Ofsted rating?
Robert Clack School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2023.
How did Robert Clack School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Robert Clack School?
100% of the 315 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Robert Clack School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Robert Clack School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 430 families put Robert Clack School as their first choice for 507 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 425 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 101245.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.