Goresbrook School vs Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goresbrook School
Dagenham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–18
1,089 students
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Goresbrook School Dagenham, London | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #232 of 640 | #928 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1085 of 4,090 | #5727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,089 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,089 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 72.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 64% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | – |
| town | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.goresbrookschool.org.uk | www.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Goresbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.5 vs 60.7).
- •Goresbrook School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Goresbrook School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 454.
- •Goresbrook School is a academy school while Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Goresbrook School better than Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
On the Success Index (England), Goresbrook School ranks higher (68.5 vs 60.7 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 Goresbrook School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goresbrook School: 1,089. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goresbrook School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road rank in London?
Goresbrook School is 232nd of 640 and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is 928th of 1,720 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).