Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School vs Barley Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 764 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
Barley Lane Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
840 students
| Measure | Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School Ilford, London | Barley Lane Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #579 of 1,720 | #1096 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3388 of 15,697 | #7181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 420 | 840 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 840 |
| Free school meals | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 108.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ilford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.al-noorprimary.org.uk | www.barleylane.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 53.6).
- •Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 68%).
- •Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •Barley Lane Primary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 420.
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-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School better than Barley Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 53.6 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-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School and Barley Lane Primary School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School: 420. Barley Lane Primary School: 840. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School and Barley Lane Primary School rank in London?
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School is 579th of 1,720 and Barley Lane Primary School is 1096th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).