John Perry Primary School vs William Ford CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Perry Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
626 students
William Ford CofE Junior School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
| Measure | John Perry Primary School Dagenham, London | William Ford CofE Junior School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #747 of 1,720 | #1135 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4436 of 15,697 | #7566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 626 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 626 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 10% |
| 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 | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.johnperryprimary.co.uk/ | www.williamfordschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Perry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 52.0).
- •John Perry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 67%).
- •John Perry Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 10%).
- •John Perry Primary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 319.
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 John Perry Primary School better than William Ford CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Perry Primary School ranks higher (67.2 vs 52.0 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 John Perry Primary School and William Ford CofE Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Perry Primary School: 626. William Ford CofE Junior School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Perry Primary School and William Ford CofE Junior School rank in London?
John Perry Primary School is 747th of 1,720 and William Ford CofE Junior School is 1135th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).