Beam Primary School vs Rushey Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 16 km 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
Rushey Green Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
560 students
| Measure | Beam Primary School Dagenham, London | Rushey Green Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,720 | #1651 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3040 of 15,697 | #13877 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 559 | 560 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 560 |
| Free school meals | 23.4% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 1% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.beamcountyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.rusheygreen.lewisham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 20.7).
- •Beam Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 49%).
- •Beam Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 1%).
- •Rushey Green Primary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 559.
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 Rushey Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beam Primary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 20.7 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 Beam Primary School and Rushey Green Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beam Primary School: 559. Rushey Green Primary School: 560. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beam Primary School and Rushey Green Primary School rank in London?
Beam Primary School is 526th of 1,720 and Rushey Green Primary School is 1651st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).