Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road vs Upton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 9.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Upton Primary School
Bexley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London | Upton Primary School Bexley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #928 of 1,720 | #97 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5727 of 15,697 | #684 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 | 27% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 23% |
| 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 | Bexley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk | www.upton.bexley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Upton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.1 vs 60.7).
- •Upton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 73%).
- •Upton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 8%).
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 Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road better than Upton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Upton Primary School ranks higher (91.1 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 Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road and Upton Primary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Dagenham and Bexley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. Upton Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road and Upton Primary School rank in London?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is 928th of 1,720 and Upton Primary School is 97th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).