Greatfields School vs Langdon Academy
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.
Greatfields School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,248 students
Langdon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,026 students
| Measure | Greatfields School Barking, London | Langdon Academy London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #421 of 640 | #142 of 640 |
| National rank | #2308 of 4,090 | #671 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 1,248 | 2,026 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,248 | 2,026 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 56.7% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 53.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | 58.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.07 | 4.93 |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Barking | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | greatfieldsschool.com/ | www.langdonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Langdon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.4 vs 43.3).
- •Langdon Academy is the larger school with 2,026 students compared with 1,248.
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 Greatfields School better than Langdon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Langdon Academy ranks higher (78.4 vs 43.3 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 Greatfields School and Langdon Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barking and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greatfields School: 1,248. Langdon Academy: 2,026. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greatfields School and Langdon Academy rank in London?
Greatfields School is 421st of 640 and Langdon Academy is 142nd of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).