St Peter's Catholic Primary School vs Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 565 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | St Peter's Catholic Primary School Dagenham, London | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #939 of 1,720 | #928 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5825 of 15,697 | #5727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 387 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 387 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Dagenham | Dagenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.st-peter.bardaglea.org.uk/ | www.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.1 vs 60.7).
- •St Peter's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is the larger school with 454 students compared with 387.
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 St Peter's Catholic Primary School better than Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Peter's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School: 387. Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Peter's Catholic Primary School and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road rank in London?
St Peter's Catholic Primary School is 939th 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).