Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College vs Greatfields School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.6 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
Greatfields School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
| Measure | Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Barking, London | Greatfields School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #260 of 640 | #421 of 640 |
| National rank | #1223 of 4,090 | #2308 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,418 | 1,248 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,418 | 1,248 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 34.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 68.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 45.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.7% | 41.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70% | 65.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 28.3 |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/ | greatfieldsschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 43.3).
- •Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is the larger school with 2,418 students compared with 1,248.
- •Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is a local authority school while Greatfields School is a academy 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 Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College better than Greatfields School?
On the Success Index (England), Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College ranks higher (65.5 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 Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Greatfields School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: 2,418. Greatfields School: 1,248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Greatfields School rank in London?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is 260th of 640 and Greatfields School is 421st of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).