Eastbury Primary School vs Ripple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 720 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastbury Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
777 students
Ripple Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
856 students
| Measure | Eastbury Primary School Barking, London | Ripple Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1541 of 1,720 | #989 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12104 of 15,697 | #6208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 777 | 856 |
| Pupils on roll | 777 | 856 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.eps.barking-dagenham.sch.uk/ | www.rippleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 30.5).
- •Ripple Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 45%).
- •Eastbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Ripple Primary School is the larger school with 856 students compared with 777.
- •Eastbury Primary School is a academy school while Ripple 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastbury Primary School better than Ripple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripple Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 30.5 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 Primary School and Ripple Primary School?
About 720 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbury Primary School: 777. Ripple Primary School: 856. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbury Primary School and Ripple Primary School rank in London?
Eastbury Primary School is 1541st of 1,720 and Ripple Primary School is 989th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).