Beal High School vs Glade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km 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
Glade Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
428 students
| Measure | Beal High School Ilford, London | Glade Primary School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #237 of 640 | #319 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1107 of 4,090 | #1916 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,615 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,615 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 21% |
| 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 | www.glade.redbridge.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Glade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 68.0).
- •Beal High School is the larger school with 2,615 students compared with 428.
- •Beal High School is a academy school while Glade Primary School is a local authority 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 Glade Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Glade Primary School ranks higher (81.5 vs 68.0 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 Beal High School and Glade Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beal High School: 2,615. Glade Primary School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beal High School and Glade Primary School rank in London?
Beal High School is 237th of 640 and Glade Primary School is 319th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).