Beam Primary School vs Park Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 502 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beam Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
559 students
Park Primary Academy
Rainham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
24 students
| Measure | Beam Primary School Dagenham, London | Park Primary Academy Rainham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #3040 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 559 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 5.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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 | Dagenham | Rainham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.beamcountyprimaryschool.co.uk | parkprimaryacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Beam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 12.4).
- •Beam Primary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 24.
- •Beam Primary School is a local authority school while Park Primary Academy 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 Beam Primary School better than Park Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beam Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 12.4 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 Beam Primary School and Park Primary Academy?
About 502 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Rainham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beam Primary School: 559. Park Primary Academy: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beam Primary School and Park Primary Academy rank in London?
Beam Primary School is 526th of 1,720 and Park Primary Academy is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).