Al Madina School for Girls vs Northbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 354 m 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
Northbury Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
832 students
| Measure | Al Madina School for Girls Barking, London | Northbury Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 640 | #839 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #729 of 4,090 | #5056 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 87 | 832 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 832 |
| Free school meals | – | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 72.5% | 90.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.asgedu.org.uk | www.northburyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Al Madina School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.6 vs 63.9).
- •Northbury Primary School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 87.
- •Al Madina School for Girls is a independent school while Northbury Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Al Madina School for Girls is girls and Northbury Primary 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 Northbury Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Al Madina School for Girls ranks higher (76.6 vs 63.9 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 Northbury Primary School?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al Madina School for Girls: 87. Northbury Primary School: 832. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al Madina School for Girls and Northbury Primary School rank in London?
Al Madina School for Girls is 157th of 640 and Northbury Primary School is 839th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).