Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College vs Seven Kings School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 3.1 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
Seven Kings School
Ilford · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–18
2,189 students
| Measure | Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Barking, London | Seven Kings School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #260 of 640 | #84 of 640 |
| National rank | #1223 of 4,090 | #406 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 2,418 | 2,189 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,418 | 2,189 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 57.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.7% | 70.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70% | 86.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.31 | 4.95 |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | 37.8 |
| town | Barking | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barkingabbeyschool.co.uk/ | www.sevenkings.school |
The verdict
- •Seven Kings School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.8 vs 65.5).
- •Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is the larger school with 2,418 students compared with 2,189.
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 Seven Kings School?
On the Success Index (England), Seven Kings School ranks higher (85.8 vs 65.5 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 Seven Kings School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Barking and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College: 2,418. Seven Kings School: 2,189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Seven Kings School rank in London?
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College is 260th of 640 and Seven Kings School is 84th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).