Bower Park Academy vs Rise Park Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 987 m 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
Rise Park Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Bower Park Academy Romford, London | Rise Park Junior School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #531 of 640 | #1615 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3240 of 4,090 | #13319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 965 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 965 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.riseparkacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.1 vs 24.3).
- •Bower Park Academy is the larger school with 965 students compared with 350.
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 Rise Park Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bower Park Academy and Rise Park Junior School?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bower Park Academy: 965. Rise Park Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bower Park Academy and Rise Park Junior School rank in London?
Bower Park Academy is 531st of 640 and Rise Park Junior School is 1615th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).