Riverside Primary School vs Thames View Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
Thames View Junior School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
390 students
| Measure | Riverside Primary School Barking, London | Thames View Junior School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 1,720 | #1092 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1120 of 15,697 | #7112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 433 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 11% |
| 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.riversidecampus.com/primary/ | www.thamesviewjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Riverside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.4 vs 54.0).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Riverside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 11%).
- •Riverside Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 390.
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 Riverside Primary School better than Thames View Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside Primary School ranks higher (87.4 vs 54.0 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 Riverside Primary School and Thames View Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Barking and Barking in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Primary School: 433. Thames View Junior School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Primary School and Thames View Junior School rank in London?
Riverside Primary School is 173rd of 1,720 and Thames View Junior School is 1092nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).