Castilion Primary School vs George Carey Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castilion Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
159 students
George Carey Church of England Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
619 students
| Measure | Castilion Primary School London, London | George Carey Church of England Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1631 of 1,720 | #1170 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13477 of 15,697 | #7820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 159 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 33.7% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | London | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.castilion.bexley.sch.uk | www.georgecareyprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 23.3).
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 53%).
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 159.
- •Castilion Primary School is a academy school while George Carey Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Castilion Primary School better than George Carey Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), George Carey Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 23.3 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 Castilion Primary School and George Carey Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between London and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castilion Primary School: 159. George Carey Church of England Primary School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castilion Primary School and George Carey Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Castilion Primary School is 1631st of 1,720 and George Carey Church of England Primary School is 1170th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).