Dorothy Barley Infants' School vs Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 65 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
223 students
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | Dorothy Barley Infants' School Dagenham, London | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1063 of 1,720 | #1533 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6857 of 15,697 | #12030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 223 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 64.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dorothybarleyinfant.co.uk | dorothybarleyjunioracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Barley Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.2 vs 31.0).
- •Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 223.
- •Dorothy Barley Infants' School is a local authority school while Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is a academy 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 Dorothy Barley Infants' School better than Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dorothy Barley Infants' School ranks higher (55.2 vs 31.0 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 Dorothy Barley Infants' School and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy?
About 65 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School: 223. Dorothy Barley Junior Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Barley Infants' School and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy rank in London?
Dorothy Barley Infants' School is 1063rd of 1,720 and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is 1533rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).