Barley Lane Primary School vs Farnham Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 436 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
Farnham Green Primary School
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
| Measure | Barley Lane Primary School Romford, London | Farnham Green Primary School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1096 of 1,720 | #620 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7181 of 15,697 | #3644 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 840 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 840 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 108.5% | 51.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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 | Romford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barleylane.redbridge.sch.uk/ | www.farnhamgreen.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Farnham Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.4 vs 53.6).
- •Farnham Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 68%).
- •Farnham Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Barley Lane Primary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 350.
- •Barley Lane Primary School is a local authority school while Farnham Green Primary 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 Barley Lane Primary School better than Farnham Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Farnham Green Primary School ranks higher (71.4 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 Farnham Green Primary School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Romford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Lane Primary School: 840. Farnham Green Primary School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Lane Primary School and Farnham Green Primary School rank in London?
Barley Lane Primary School is 1096th of 1,720 and Farnham Green Primary School is 620th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).