Kingsdale Foundation School vs The Sydney Russell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsdale Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,550 students
The Sydney Russell School
Dagenham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
2,568 students
| Measure | Kingsdale Foundation School London, London | The Sydney Russell School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #86 of 640 | #194 of 640 |
| National rank | #422 of 4,090 | #914 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 2,550 | 2,568 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,550 | 2,568 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.9 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.2% | 68.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.63 | 4.79 |
| A level points per entry | 42.8 | 37.3 |
| town | London | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.kingsdalefoundationschool.org.uk/ | sydneyrussellschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsdale Foundation School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 72.5).
- •The Sydney Russell School is the larger school with 2,568 students compared with 2,550.
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 Kingsdale Foundation School better than The Sydney Russell School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsdale Foundation School ranks higher (85.5 vs 72.5 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 Kingsdale Foundation School and The Sydney Russell School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between London and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsdale Foundation School: 2,550. The Sydney Russell School: 2,568. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsdale Foundation School and The Sydney Russell School rank in London?
Kingsdale Foundation School is 86th of 640 and The Sydney Russell School is 194th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).