Barrington Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ilford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Barrington Primary School Bexleyheath, London | St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1025 of 1,720 | #1527 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6522 of 15,697 | #11894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 50.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | Bexleyheath | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.barrington.lseat.org.uk | www.staidansacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Barrington Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 31.7).
- •Barrington Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 58%).
- •Barrington Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 4%).
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 Barrington Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barrington Primary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 31.7 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 Barrington Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bexleyheath and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrington Primary School: 213. St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrington Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy rank in London?
Barrington Primary School is 1025th of 1,720 and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is 1527th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).