Becontree Primary School vs St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 470 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Becontree Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Becontree Primary School Dagenham, London | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1487 of 1,720 | #1260 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #11296 of 15,697 | #8746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 458 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| 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 | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.becontreeprimaryschool.com | www.st-vincent.barking-dagenham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 34.6).
- •St Vincent's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 53%).
- •Becontree Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Becontree Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 216.
- •Becontree Primary School is a local authority school while St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 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 Becontree Primary School better than St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 34.6 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 Becontree Primary School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Becontree Primary School: 458. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Becontree Primary School and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Becontree Primary School is 1487th of 1,720 and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School is 1260th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).