Beal High School vs Parkhill Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 871 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
Parkhill Junior School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
442 students
| Measure | Beal High School Ilford, London | Parkhill Junior School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #237 of 640 | #433 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1107 of 4,090 | #2526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 2,615 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,615 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.parkhilljunior.com |
The verdict
- •Parkhill Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.7 vs 68.0).
- •Beal High School is the larger school with 2,615 students compared with 442.
- •Beal High School is a academy school while Parkhill Junior 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 Parkhill Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkhill Junior School ranks higher (77.7 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 Parkhill Junior School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Ilford and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beal High School: 2,615. Parkhill Junior School: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beal High School and Parkhill Junior School rank in London?
Beal High School is 237th of 640 and Parkhill Junior School is 433rd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).