George Carey Church of England Primary School vs Linton Mead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Carey Church of England Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
619 students
Linton Mead Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
| Measure | George Carey Church of England Primary School Barking, London | Linton Mead Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,720 | #1301 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7820 of 15,697 | #9192 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 619 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 619 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.georgecareyprimaryschool.com/ | www.lintonmead.org.uk |
The verdict
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 44.4).
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 63%).
- •Linton Mead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 282.
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 George Carey Church of England Primary School better than Linton Mead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), George Carey Church of England Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 44.4 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 George Carey Church of England Primary School and Linton Mead Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Barking and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Carey Church of England Primary School: 619. Linton Mead Primary School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Carey Church of England Primary School and Linton Mead Primary School rank in London?
George Carey Church of England Primary School is 1170th of 1,720 and Linton Mead Primary School is 1301st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).