Marsh Green Primary School vs Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 803 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marsh Green Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
367 students
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Marsh Green Primary School Dagenham, London | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1576 of 1,720 | #928 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12798 of 15,697 | #5727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 367 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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.marshgreenprimary.com | www.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 27.1).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 58%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is the larger school with 454 students compared with 367.
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 Marsh Green Primary School better than Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road ranks higher (60.7 vs 27.1 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 Marsh Green Primary School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
About 803 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marsh Green Primary School: 367. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marsh Green Primary School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road rank in London?
Marsh Green Primary School is 1576th of 1,720 and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is 928th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).