Barley Lane Primary School vs Chadwell Heath Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 397 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Lane Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
840 students
Chadwell Heath Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,229 students
| Measure | Barley Lane Primary School Romford, London | Chadwell Heath Academy Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,720 | #254 of 640 |
| National rank | #7181 of 15,697 | #1210 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 840 | 1,229 |
| Pupils on roll | 840 | 1,229 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.9 |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barleylane.redbridge.sch.uk/ | chadwellacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chadwell Heath Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 53.6).
- •Chadwell Heath Academy is the larger school with 1,229 students compared with 840.
- •Barley Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Chadwell Heath Academy 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 Barley Lane Primary School better than Chadwell Heath Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chadwell Heath Academy ranks higher (65.7 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 Barley Lane Primary School and Chadwell Heath Academy?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Lane Primary School: 840. Chadwell Heath Academy: 1,229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Lane Primary School and Chadwell Heath Academy rank in London?
Barley Lane Primary School is 1096th of 1,720 and Chadwell Heath Academy is 254th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).