The Sydney Russell School

The Sydney Russell School is an all‑through academy in Dagenham, offering education from age 4 to 18 and operating a large, academically focused sixth form. The school’s publicly available information emphasises a curriculum built around “currency, culture and character”, aiming to deliver a rich, ambitious and carefully crafted programme that leads to high academic performance and equips learners with the qualifications needed for later life. Teaching is delivered by subject specialists, with regular assessment points to monitor progress and targeted 1‑to‑1 or small‑group support where needed. The sixth form focuses on A‑level study and structured independent learning, supported by supervised study and homework to build strong academic habits. The school’s sixth form site highlights progression routes into university, degree apprenticeships and employment, noting that students move on to a range of competitive destinations and professional pathways, including roles with major employers such as KPMG and PwC UK. While the school is listed as a training provider for teacher apprenticeships on the government service, its own website primarily presents it as a secondary and sixth form institution preparing young people for university, apprenticeships and work, rather than detailing specific apprenticeship programmes it delivers.