Schools in Barking, London (2025)
17 schools · 14,042 students · 9 academy, 7 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 619.
Barking, in London, has 17 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 14,042 students. By level there are 12 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 9 academy, 7 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Barking's schools is 619, above the London median of 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
16 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Riverside Primary School (87.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Margarets CofE Primary School (82.6, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (79.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College (2,418 students), Eastbury Community School (2,039 students), Riverside School (1,550 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Barking
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 187Riverside Primary SchoolBarking · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 283St Margarets CofE Primary SchoolBarking · Academy Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 393 students
- 380St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolBarking · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 242 students
- 477Al Madina School for GirlsBarking · Independent Secondary50.5 Attainment 8 · 87 students
- 572Manor Junior SchoolBarking · Local authority Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 590 students
- 672Riverside SchoolBarking · Academy Secondary55.5 Attainment 8 · 1,550 students
- 766Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities CollegeBarking · Local authority Secondary49.7 Attainment 8 · 2,418 students
- 865Eastbury Community SchoolBarking · Local authority All-through44.8 Attainment 8 · 2,039 students
- 964Northbury Primary SchoolBarking · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 832 students
- 1059Thames View InfantsBarking · Academy Primary– · 403 students
- 1158Ripple Primary SchoolBarking · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 856 students
- 1254Thames View Junior SchoolBarking · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 390 students
- 1351George Carey Church of England Primary SchoolBarking · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 1443Greatfields SchoolBarking · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 1,248 students
- 1532Gascoigne Primary SchoolBarking · Local authority Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 1,115 students
- 1631Eastbury Primary SchoolBarking · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 777 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.4 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 2 | St Margarets CofE Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.6 Top 25% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 393 |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.9 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 242 |
| 4 | Al Madina School for Girls Barking · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 76.6 Top 25% | 50.5 Attainment 8 | 87 |
| 5 | Manor Junior School Barking · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 72.4 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 590 |
| 6 | Riverside School Barking · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 72.4 Top 25% | 55.5 Attainment 8 | 1,550 |
| 7 | Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Barking · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 65.5 Top 50% | 49.7 Attainment 8 | 2,418 |
| 8 | Eastbury Community School Barking · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Local authority | 65.2 Top 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 2,039 |
| 9 | Northbury Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 63.9 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 832 |
| 10 | Thames View Infants Barking · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 59.2 Top 50% | – | 403 |
| 11 | Ripple Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58.3 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 856 |
| 12 | Thames View Junior School Barking · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 54.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 390 |
| 13 | George Carey Church of England Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.7 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 14 | Greatfields School Barking · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 1,248 |
| 15 | Gascoigne Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 32.0 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 1,115 |
| 16 | Eastbury Primary School Barking · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 777 |
Other schools in Barking
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Barking side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Barking?
Riverside Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Barking with a Success Index (England) of 87.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Barking?
Barking has 17 schools (12 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 14,042 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Barking?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Barking is 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.