Goresbrook School vs Jo Richardson Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 298 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goresbrook School
Dagenham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
1,089 students
Jo Richardson Community School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,696 students
| Measure | Goresbrook School Dagenham, London | Jo Richardson Community School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 640 | #300 of 640 |
| National rank | #1085 of 4,090 | #1455 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,089 | 1,696 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,089 | 1,696 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 38% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64% | 48.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.2% | 69.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | 37.2 |
| town | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.goresbrookschool.org.uk | jorichardson.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goresbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 60.5).
- •Jo Richardson Community School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 1,089.
- •Goresbrook School is a academy school while Jo Richardson Community School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Goresbrook School better than Jo Richardson Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Goresbrook School ranks higher (68.5 vs 60.5 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 Goresbrook School and Jo Richardson Community School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goresbrook School: 1,089. Jo Richardson Community School: 1,696. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goresbrook School and Jo Richardson Community School rank in London?
Goresbrook School is 232nd of 640 and Jo Richardson Community School is 300th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).