Eastbury Community School vs Loxford School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in London, England, 765 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastbury Community School
Barking · Local authority all-through · Ages 3–19
2,039 students
Loxford School
Ilford · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,799 students
| Measure | Eastbury Community School Barking, London | Loxford School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #265 of 640 | #118 of 640 |
| National rank | #1235 of 4,090 | #560 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 2,039 | 2,799 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,039 | 2,799 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 25.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 27% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 54.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | 60.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | 77.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 5.09 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | 31.6 |
| town | Barking | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk | www.loxford.net |
The verdict
- •Loxford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.4 vs 65.2).
- •Loxford School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 84%).
- •Loxford School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 18%).
- •Loxford School is the larger school with 2,799 students compared with 2,039.
- •Eastbury Community School is a local authority school while Loxford School 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 Eastbury Community School better than Loxford School?
On the Success Index (England), Loxford School ranks higher (81.4 vs 65.2 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 Eastbury Community School and Loxford School?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Barking and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbury Community School: 2,039. Loxford School: 2,799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbury Community School and Loxford School rank in London?
Eastbury Community School is 265th of 640 and Loxford School is 118th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).