Jo Richardson Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Jo Richardson Community School
Address: Castle Green, Gale Street
Town/City: Dagenham
County: Essex
Postcode: RM9 4UN
Telephone Number: 02 0827 6222
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2002

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Lisa Keane
Capacity: 1700
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1696 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 133561
DfE Number: 301/4029
UKPRN: 10016124
UPRN: 10002171932
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Barking and Dagenham (E09000002)
Constituency: Barking (E14001073)
Electoral Ward: Eastbury (E05014060)

Easting & Northing: 547584E, 183747N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 2.32" N 0° 7' 35.56" E
Plus Code: 9F32G4MG+HJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Jill Baker - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mr Eugene Dwaah - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Fullagar - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 November 2029.
  • Mr Bonnel Jones - Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Ms Lisa Keane - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Addela Khan - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Mr Jason Richards - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 November 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Richardson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2027.
  • Mr Michael Rowland - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Tim Stillwell - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Mr Marc White - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
  • Mr James Wickes - Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2030.