George Carey Church of England Primary School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 670 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 School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,550 students
| Measure | George Carey Church of England Primary School Barking, London | Riverside School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 1,720 | #195 of 640 |
| National rank | #7820 of 15,697 | #918 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 619 | 1,550 |
| Pupils on roll | 619 | 1,550 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.3% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.0 |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.georgecareyprimaryschool.com/ | riverside-secondary.com/ |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 50.7).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 1,550 students compared with 619.
- •George Carey Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Riverside 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 School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside School ranks higher (72.4 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 School?
About 670 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 School: 1,550. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Carey Church of England Primary School and Riverside School rank in London?
George Carey Church of England Primary School is 1170th of 1,720 and Riverside School is 195th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).