George Carey Church of England Primary School vs Riverside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 632 m 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
Riverside Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | George Carey Church of England Primary School Barking, London | Riverside Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,720 | #173 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7820 of 15,697 | #1120 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 619 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 619 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 68.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 23% |
| 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.georgecareyprimaryschool.com/ | www.riversidecampus.com/primary/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 50.7).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 70%).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 2%).
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 433.
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Riverside Primary 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 George Carey Church of England Primary School better than Riverside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 50.7 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 Riverside Primary School?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Carey Church of England Primary School: 619. Riverside Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Carey Church of England Primary School and Riverside Primary School rank in London?
George Carey Church of England Primary School is 1170th of 1,720 and Riverside Primary School is 173rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).