Dagenham Park CofE School vs Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 797 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dagenham Park CofE School
Dagenham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–19
1,414 students
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Dagenham Park CofE School Dagenham, London | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #493 of 640 | #928 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2926 of 4,090 | #5727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,414 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,414 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 42.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.6 | – |
| town | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dagenhampark.org.uk/ | www.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 30.7).
- •Dagenham Park CofE School is the larger school with 1,414 students compared with 454.
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 Dagenham Park CofE School better than Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road ranks higher (60.7 vs 30.7 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 Dagenham Park CofE School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
About 797 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dagenham Park CofE School: 1,414. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dagenham Park CofE School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road rank in London?
Dagenham Park CofE School is 493rd of 640 and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is 928th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).