Success for all

Headteacher's Welcome

Welcome to Jo Richardson Community School, a highly successful, oversubscribed secondary school which offers an outstanding level of education to pupils in Dagenham, Essex.

Our Motto

Our motto, “Success for All” guides everything we do, placing students’ achievements at the heart of our vision. We strive for high academic standards and offer diverse curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for every student.

Ofsted Outstanding

“Positive relationships are at the heart of the school’s ethos, and staff take time to get to know pupils. There is a culture of high aspiration. Pupils say that this is a school where everyone can succeed."
Ofsted 2024
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Achieve

School Vision

‘Success for All’ is underpinned by the ACHIEVE principal which is woven into all aspects of our work. ACHIEVE focuses upon 7 key qualities and values that the school community aspires to.

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    spire to be our best
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    ommit to our learning
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    old high standards in everything we do
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    nvolve ourselves in our communities
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    ngage with all opportunities
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    alue, care for and respect each other
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    stablish resilience
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