Park Lane Primary School vs Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Lane Primary School
Wembley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Park Lane Primary School Wembley, London | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #779 of 1,720 | #928 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #4630 of 15,697 | #5727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Wembley | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.parklane.brent.sch.uk | www.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Park Lane Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 60.7).
- •Park Lane Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 73%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
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 Park Lane Primary School better than Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
On the Success Index (England), Park Lane Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 60.7 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 Park Lane Primary School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Wembley and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Lane Primary School: 454. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Lane Primary School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road rank in London?
Park Lane Primary School is 779th 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).