Bower Park Academy vs Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bower Park Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
965 students
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
94 students
| Measure | Bower Park Academy Romford, London | Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 640 | #1104 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3240 of 4,090 | #7287 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 965 | 94 |
| Pupils on roll | 965 | 94 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bowerpark.co.uk | www.dametipping.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 24.1).
- •Bower Park Academy is the larger school with 965 students compared with 94.
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 Bower Park Academy better than Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 24.1 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 Bower Park Academy and Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bower Park Academy: 965. Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School: 94. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bower Park Academy and Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Bower Park Academy is 531st of 640 and Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School is 1104th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).