Northbury Primary School vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.0 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
Woodlands Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
558 students
| Measure | Northbury Primary School Barking, London | Woodlands Primary School Ilford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #839 of 1,720 | #1608 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5056 of 15,697 | #13248 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 832 | 558 |
| Pupils on roll | 832 | 558 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.6% | 83.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 5% |
| 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 | Ilford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.northburyprimary.co.uk | www.woodlandsredbridge.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Northbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 24.7).
- •Northbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 51%).
- •Northbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
- •Northbury Primary School is the larger school with 832 students compared with 558.
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 Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northbury Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 24.7 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 Woodlands Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Barking and Ilford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northbury Primary School: 832. Woodlands Primary School: 558. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northbury Primary School and Woodlands Primary School rank in London?
Northbury Primary School is 839th of 1,720 and Woodlands Primary School is 1608th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).