Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road vs William Ford CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 556 m 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
William Ford CofE Junior School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
| Measure | Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Dagenham, London | William Ford CofE Junior School Dagenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #928 of 1,720 | #1135 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5727 of 15,697 | #7566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 454 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 10% |
| 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.thomasarnoldprimary.co.uk | www.williamfordschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 52.0).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •William Ford CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is the larger school with 454 students compared with 319.
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 William Ford CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road ranks higher (60.7 vs 52.0 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 Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road and William Ford CofE Junior School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between Dagenham and Dagenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road: 454. William Ford CofE Junior School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road and William Ford CofE Junior School rank in London?
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road is 928th of 1,720 and William Ford CofE Junior School is 1135th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).