Dorothy Barley Junior Academy vs The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 737 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
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Dagenham, London | The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1533 of 1,720 | #245 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12030 of 15,697 | #1532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 294 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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.st-teresa.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The St Teresa Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 31.0).
- •The St Teresa Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 57%).
- •The St Teresa Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 230.
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 The St Teresa Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The St Teresa Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.3 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 The St Teresa Catholic Primary School?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy: 294. The St Teresa Catholic Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorothy Barley Junior Academy and The St Teresa Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy is 1533rd of 1,720 and The St Teresa Catholic Primary School is 245th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).