Northbury Primary School vs Rush Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 7.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northbury Primary School
Barking · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
832 students
Rush Green Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
840 students
| Measure | Northbury Primary School Barking, London | Rush Green Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #839 of 1,720 | #148 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5056 of 15,697 | #987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 832 | 840 |
| Pupils on roll | 832 | 840 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 22% |
| 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 | Barking | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.northburyprimary.co.uk | www.rushgreenprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Rush Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.5 vs 63.9).
- •Rush Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 69%).
- •Rush Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 12%).
- •Rush Green Primary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 832.
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 Northbury Primary School better than Rush Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rush Green Primary School ranks higher (88.5 vs 63.9 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 Northbury Primary School and Rush Green Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Barking and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northbury Primary School: 832. Rush Green Primary School: 840. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northbury Primary School and Rush Green Primary School rank in London?
Northbury Primary School is 839th of 1,720 and Rush Green Primary School is 148th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).