Riverside School vs Thames View Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside School
Barking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,550 students
Thames View Junior School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
390 students
| Measure | Riverside School Barking, London | Thames View Junior School Barking, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #195 of 640 | #1092 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #918 of 4,090 | #7112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,550 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,550 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 81.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | – |
| town | Barking | Barking |
| region | London | London |
| Website | riverside-secondary.com/ | www.thamesviewjunior.com |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 54.0).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 1,550 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 School better than Thames View Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Riverside School ranks higher (72.4 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 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 School: 1,550. Thames View Junior School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside School and Thames View Junior School rank in London?
Riverside School is 195th of 640 and Thames View Junior School is 1092nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).