Al Madina School for Girls vs Greatfields School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al Madina School for Girls
Barking · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
87 students
Greatfields School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Al Madina School for Girls Barking, London | Greatfields School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 640 | #421 of 640 |
| National rank | #729 of 4,090 | #2308 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 87 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | 41.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | 5.04 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.3 |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.asgedu.org.uk | greatfieldsschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Al Madina School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 43.3).
- •Greatfields School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 87.
- •Al Madina School for Girls is a independent school while Greatfields School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Madina School for Girls is girls and Greatfields 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 Greatfields School?
On the Success Index (England), Al Madina School for Girls ranks higher (76.6 vs 43.3 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 Greatfields School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Madina School for Girls: 87. Greatfields School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Madina School for Girls and Greatfields School rank in London?
Al Madina School for Girls is 157th of 640 and Greatfields School is 421st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).