Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College vs Dorothy Barley Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Barking · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,418 students
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
223 students
| Measure | Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Barking, London | Dorothy Barley Infants' School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 640 | #1063 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1223 of 4,090 | #6857 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 2,418 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,418 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 61.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | Barking | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/ | www.dorothybarleyinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 55.2).
- •Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is the larger school with 2,418 students compared with 223.
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 Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College better than Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College ranks higher (65.5 vs 55.2 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 Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Dorothy Barley Infants' School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barking and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: 2,418. Dorothy Barley Infants' School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Dorothy Barley Infants' School rank in London?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is 260th of 640 and Dorothy Barley Infants' School is 1063rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).