Orchard Primary School
#1281 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#9003 of 15,697 nationally
About Orchard Primary School
Orchard Primary School is a local authority primary located in Sidcup, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 207 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 45.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1281st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 207; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 20 schools in Sidcup; Orchard Primary School ranks 12th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)60%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Orchard Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 207
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 60%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Orchard Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Merton Court School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 360 m away
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
182 students · 434 m away
Hope Community School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
112 students · 605 m away
Kemnal Technology College
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
439 students · 983 m away
Cleeve Park School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students · 1.1 km away
Benedict House Preparatory School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
170 students · 1.1 km away
West Lodge School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
174 students · 1.1 km away
Midfield Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students · 1.3 km away
Birkbeck Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
664 students · 1.3 km away
Chislehurst School for Girls
Chislehurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,227 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
London · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
207 students
St William of York Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
St George's CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Coppetts Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
207 students
Menorah Primary School for Girls
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Harefield Infant and Junior School
Harefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Primary School a good school?
Orchard Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1281 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Orchard Primary School rank in London?
Orchard Primary School ranks #1281 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #9003 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School had 207 students in 2025.
Is Orchard Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Orchard Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Orchard Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orchard Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.