Ark Brunel Primary Academy vs Barlby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 415 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Brunel Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
163 students
Barlby Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
| Measure | Ark Brunel Primary Academy London, London | Barlby Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1504 of 1,720 | #1619 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11485 of 15,697 | #13379 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 163 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 54% | 54.9% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.arkbrunelprimary.org | www.barlby.rbkc.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Brunel Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.7 vs 23.9).
- •Ark Brunel Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 54%).
- •Ark Brunel Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Barlby Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 163.
- •Ark Brunel Primary Academy is a academy school while Barlby Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ark Brunel Primary Academy better than Barlby Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Brunel Primary Academy ranks higher (33.7 vs 23.9 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 Ark Brunel Primary Academy and Barlby Primary School?
About 415 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy: 163. Barlby Primary School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Brunel Primary Academy and Barlby Primary School rank in London?
Ark Brunel Primary Academy is 1504th of 1,720 and Barlby Primary School is 1619th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).