Orchard Way Primary School
#1028 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6532 of 15,697 nationally
About Orchard Way Primary School
Orchard Way Primary School is a academy primary located in Croydon, in the Croydon local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 204 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 56.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1028th 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) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 204; capacity filled 97.1%.
There are 57 schools in Croydon; Orchard Way Primary School ranks 22nd of 55 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- 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%)23%
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 Way Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 204
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 23%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- 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 Way Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Orchard Park High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
675 students · 133 m away
Monks Orchard Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students · 1.1 km away
Oak Lodge Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
565 students · 1.1 km away
Orion Eden Park
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,148 students · 1.2 km away
Marian Vian Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
634 students · 1.3 km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Croydon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students · 1.3 km away
St David's Prep
West Wickham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 1.5 km away
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students · 1.5 km away
Langley Park School for Boys
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,823 students · 1.5 km away
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
589 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Eden Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
Monks Orchard Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
Grove Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orchard Way Primary School a good school?
Orchard Way Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1028 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 Way Primary School rank in London?
Orchard Way Primary School ranks #1028 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6532 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Orchard Way Primary School?
Orchard Way Primary School had 204 students in 2025.
Is Orchard Way Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Orchard Way Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Orchard Way Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orchard Way Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.