Greatfields School vs Ripple Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 548 m 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
Ripple Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
856 students
| Measure | Greatfields School Barking, London | Ripple Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #421 of 640 | #989 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2308 of 4,090 | #6208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,248 | 856 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,248 | 856 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 72.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | greatfieldsschool.com/ | www.rippleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ripple Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 43.3).
- •Greatfields School is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 856.
- •Greatfields School is a academy school while Ripple Primary School 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 Greatfields School better than Ripple Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ripple Primary School ranks higher (58.3 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 Ripple Primary School?
About 548 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greatfields School: 1,248. Ripple Primary School: 856. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greatfields School and Ripple Primary School rank in London?
Greatfields School is 421st of 640 and Ripple Primary School is 989th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).