Al Madina School for Girls vs Eastbury Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 902 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Madina School for Girls
Barking ยท Independent secondary ยท Ages 11โ16
87 students
Eastbury Community School
Barking ยท Local authority all-through ยท Ages 3โ19
2,039 students
| Measure | Al Madina School for Girls Barking, London | Eastbury Community School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 640 | #265 of 640 |
| National rank | #729 of 4,090 | #1235 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11โ16 | Ages 3โ19 |
| Students | 87 | 2,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 2,039 |
| Free school meals | โ | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | โ | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | โ | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 writing progress | โ | โ |
| KS2 maths progress | โ | โ |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | โ | โ |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | 5.04 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | โ | 30.0 |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.asgedu.org.uk | www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk |
The verdict
- โขAl Madina School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 65.2).
- โขEastbury Community School is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 87.
- โขAl Madina School for Girls is a independent school while Eastbury Community School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- โขAl Madina School for Girls is girls and Eastbury Community School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Al Madina School for Girls better than Eastbury Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Al Madina School for Girls ranks higher (76.6 vs 65.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Al Madina School for Girls and Eastbury Community School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Madina School for Girls: 87. Eastbury Community School: 2,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Madina School for Girls and Eastbury Community School rank in London?
Al Madina School for Girls is 157th of 640 and Eastbury Community School is 265th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).