Robert Clack School vs St Edward's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Clack School
Dagenham · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–18
3,231 students
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
918 students
| Measure | Robert Clack School Dagenham, London | St Edward's Church of England Academy Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #272 of 640 | #427 of 640 |
| National rank | #1306 of 4,090 | #2353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 3,231 | 918 |
| Pupils on roll | 3,231 | 918 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 129.2% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.2% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | 68.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | 35.9 | 20.6 |
| town | Dagenham | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.robertclack.co.uk/ | www.steds.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Robert Clack School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 42.0).
- •Robert Clack School is the larger school with 3,231 students compared with 918.
- •Robert Clack School is a local authority school while St Edward's Church of England Academy 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 Robert Clack School better than St Edward's Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Robert Clack School ranks higher (63.8 vs 42.0 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 Robert Clack School and St Edward's Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Robert Clack School: 3,231. St Edward's Church of England Academy: 918. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Robert Clack School and St Edward's Church of England Academy rank in London?
Robert Clack School is 272nd of 640 and St Edward's Church of England Academy is 427th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).