Dorothy Barley Junior Academy vs Roding Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 597 m 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
Roding Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students
| Measure | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Dagenham, London | Roding Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1533 of 1,720 | #1416 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12030 of 15,697 | #10465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 294 | 892 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 892 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 73.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | dorothybarleyjunioracademy.co.uk | www.rodingprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Roding Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 31.0).
- •Roding Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 57%).
- •Roding Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Roding Primary School is the larger school with 892 students compared with 294.
- •Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is a academy school while Roding 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 Dorothy Barley Junior Academy better than Roding Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Roding Primary School ranks higher (38.5 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 Roding Primary School?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy: 294. Roding Primary School: 892. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Barley Junior Academy and Roding Primary School rank in London?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is 1533rd of 1,720 and Roding Primary School is 1416th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).