Jo Richardson Community School

Jo Richardson Community School is a mixed-gender secondary school located in the urban setting of Dagenham, Essex. Serving students aged 11 to 19, it accommodates approximately 1,686 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 1,700. The school is a community school maintained by the local authority, reflecting a non-selective admissions policy. Positioned in a vibrant community, Jo Richardson Community School aims to cater to a diverse group of students, including those from varying socio-economic backgrounds, as indicated by the 36.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school does not have a specific religious character, and it supports students through to sixth form, though it does not offer nursery or boarding facilities.