Barnfield Primary School vs Watling Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 828 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnfield Primary School
Edgware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
Watling Park School
Barnet · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | Barnfield Primary School Edgware, London | Watling Park School Barnet, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #868 of 1,720 | #1552 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5284 of 15,697 | #12235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 459 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 50.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| 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 | Edgware | Barnet |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barnfieldschool.co.uk/ | www.watlingparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barnfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.7 vs 29.9).
- •Barnfield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 55%).
- •Barnfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Barnfield Primary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 400.
- •Barnfield Primary School is a local authority school while Watling Park 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 Barnfield Primary School better than Watling Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Barnfield Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 29.9 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 Barnfield Primary School and Watling Park School?
About 828 m in a straight line, between Edgware and Barnet in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnfield Primary School: 459. Watling Park School: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnfield Primary School and Watling Park School rank in London?
Barnfield Primary School is 868th of 1,720 and Watling Park School is 1552nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).