Northbury Primary School vs St Margarets CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 526 m 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
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students
| Measure | Northbury Primary School Barking, London | St Margarets CofE Primary School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #839 of 1,720 | #295 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5056 of 15,697 | #1777 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 832 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 832 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 13% |
| 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 | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.northburyprimary.co.uk | www.st-margarets-barking.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margarets CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 63.9).
- •St Margarets CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 69%).
- •St Margarets CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 12%).
- •Northbury Primary School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 393.
- •Northbury Primary School is a local authority school while St Margarets CofE Primary School is a academy 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 Northbury Primary School better than St Margarets CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margarets CofE Primary School ranks higher (82.6 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 St Margarets CofE Primary School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northbury Primary School: 832. St Margarets CofE Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northbury Primary School and St Margarets CofE Primary School rank in London?
Northbury Primary School is 839th of 1,720 and St Margarets CofE Primary School is 295th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).