Beal High School vs The Sydney Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 6.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beal High School
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,615 students
The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,568 students
| Measure | Beal High School Ilford, London | The Sydney Russell School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #237 of 640 | #194 of 640 |
| National rank | #1107 of 4,090 | #914 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 2,615 | 2,568 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,615 | 2,568 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.7% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | 4.79 |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | 37.3 |
| town | Ilford | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bealhighschool.co.uk | sydneyrussellschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •The Sydney Russell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 68.0).
- •Beal High School is the larger school with 2,615 students compared with 2,568.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beal High School better than The Sydney Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sydney Russell School ranks higher (72.5 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beal High School and The Sydney Russell School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beal High School: 2,615. The Sydney Russell School: 2,568. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beal High School and The Sydney Russell School rank in London?
Beal High School is 237th of 640 and The Sydney Russell School is 194th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).