Castilion Primary School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 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
Riverside School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,550 students
| Measure | Castilion Primary School London, London | Riverside School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1631 of 1,720 | #195 of 640 |
| National rank | #13477 of 15,697 | #918 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 159 | 1,550 |
| Pupils on roll | 159 | 1,550 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 33.7% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | London | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.castilion.bexley.sch.uk | riverside-secondary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 23.3).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 159.
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 Riverside School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside School ranks higher (72.4 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 Riverside School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between London and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castilion Primary School: 159. Riverside School: 1,550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castilion Primary School and Riverside School rank in London?
Castilion Primary School is 1631st of 1,720 and Riverside School is 195th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).