Eastbury Community School vs The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 31 km 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
The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Greenford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,036 students
| Measure | Eastbury Community School Barking, London | The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #265 of 640 | #91 of 640 |
| National rank | #1235 of 4,090 | #443 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,039 | 2,036 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,039 | 2,036 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 58.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | 67.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.9% | 85.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 5.51 |
| A level points per entry | 30.0 | 38.8 |
| town | Barking | Greenford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk | www.wiseman.ealing.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.8 vs 65.2).
- •Eastbury Community School is the larger school with 2,039 students compared with 2,036.
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 The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School ranks higher (84.8 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 The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Barking and Greenford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbury Community School: 2,039. The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: 2,036. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbury Community School and The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School rank in London?
Eastbury Community School is 265th of 640 and The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School is 91st of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).