Jo Richardson Community School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jo Richardson Community School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,696 students
Riverside School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,550 students
| Measure | Jo Richardson Community School Dagenham, London | Riverside School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #300 of 640 | #195 of 640 |
| National rank | #1455 of 4,090 | #918 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,696 | 1,550 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,696 | 1,550 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.5% | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.1% | 83% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 5.22 |
| A level points per entry | 37.2 | 38.0 |
| town | Dagenham | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | jorichardson.org.uk/ | riverside-secondary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 60.5).
- •Jo Richardson Community School is the larger school with 1,696 students compared with 1,550.
- •Jo Richardson Community School is a local authority school while Riverside School is a academy 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 Jo Richardson Community School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside School ranks higher (72.4 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 Jo Richardson Community School and Riverside School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jo Richardson Community School: 1,696. Riverside School: 1,550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jo Richardson Community School and Riverside School rank in London?
Jo Richardson Community School is 300th of 640 and Riverside School is 195th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).