Dorothy Barley Junior Academy vs Sir William Burrough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 11 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
Sir William Burrough Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
294 students
| Measure | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Dagenham, London | Sir William Burrough Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1533 of 1,720 | #981 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12030 of 15,697 | #6121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 294 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | dorothybarleyjunioracademy.co.uk | sirwilliamburrough.info/ |
The verdict
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.7 vs 31.0).
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •Sir William Burrough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
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 Sir William Burrough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir William Burrough Primary School ranks higher (58.7 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 Sir William Burrough Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy: 294. Sir William Burrough Primary School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Barley Junior Academy and Sir William Burrough Primary School rank in London?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is 1533rd of 1,720 and Sir William Burrough Primary School is 981st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).