Dorothy Barley Junior Academy vs Manor Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
Manor Junior School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
590 students
| Measure | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Dagenham, London | Manor Junior School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1533 of 1,720 | #587 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12030 of 15,697 | #3450 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 294 | 590 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 590 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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 | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | dorothybarleyjunioracademy.co.uk | www.manorjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Manor Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 31.0).
- •Manor Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 57%).
- •Manor Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Manor Junior School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 294.
- •Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is a academy school while Manor Junior 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 Dorothy Barley Junior Academy better than Manor Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Manor Junior School ranks higher (72.4 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 Junior Academy and Manor Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy: 294. Manor Junior School: 590. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Barley Junior Academy and Manor Junior School rank in London?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is 1533rd of 1,720 and Manor Junior School is 587th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).