Beal High School vs Beehive Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 704 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beal High School
Ilford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,615 students
Beehive Preparatory School
Ilford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
44 students
| Measure | Beal High School Ilford, London | Beehive Preparatory School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #237 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #1107 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 2,615 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,615 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 22% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 48.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.4 | – |
| town | Ilford | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bealhighschool.co.uk | beehiveprepschool.com |
The verdict
- •Beal High School is the larger school with 2,615 students compared with 44.
- •Beal High School is a academy school while Beehive Preparatory School is a independent 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 Beal High School better than Beehive Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beal High School and Beehive Preparatory School?
About 704 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beal High School: 2,615. Beehive Preparatory School: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beal High School and Beehive Preparatory School rank in London?
Beal High School is 237th of 640 and Beehive Preparatory School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).