Gascoigne Primary School vs Langdon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 831 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gascoigne Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
1,115 students
Langdon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,026 students
| Measure | Gascoigne Primary School Barking, London | Langdon Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1522 of 1,720 | #142 of 640 |
| National rank | #11828 of 15,697 | #671 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 1,115 | 2,026 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,115 | 2,026 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 56.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 58.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barking | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gascoigneprimaryschool.co.uk | www.langdonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Langdon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 32.0).
- •Langdon Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 59%).
- •Langdon Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 1%).
- •Langdon Academy is the larger school with 2,026 students compared with 1,115.
- •Gascoigne Primary School is a local authority school while Langdon Academy 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 Gascoigne Primary School better than Langdon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Langdon Academy ranks higher (78.4 vs 32.0 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 Gascoigne Primary School and Langdon Academy?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Barking and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gascoigne Primary School: 1,115. Langdon Academy: 2,026. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gascoigne Primary School and Langdon Academy rank in London?
Gascoigne Primary School is 1522nd of 1,720 and Langdon Academy is 142nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).