The Orchard School
#1186 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7982 of 15,697 nationally
About The Orchard School
The Orchard School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lambeth local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. 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 50.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1186th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 207; capacity filled 98.6%.
There are 1547 schools in London; The Orchard School ranks 860th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- 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%)34.8%
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 The Orchard School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 207
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 34.8%
- 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)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Orchard School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
170 students · 90 m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
119 students · 390 m away
Richard Atkins Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
204 students · 439 m away
Fenstanton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
145 students · 703 m away
City Heights E-ACT Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
460 students · 703 m away
Streatham Wells Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students · 743 m away
The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
London · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
191 students · 897 m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students · 905 m away
Jubilee Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
332 students · 975 m away
Telferscot Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 1.0 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 The Orchard School a good school?
The Orchard School has a Success Index (England) of 50.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1186 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 The Orchard School rank in London?
The Orchard School ranks #1186 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7982 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Orchard School?
The Orchard School had 207 students in 2025.
Is The Orchard School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Orchard School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Orchard School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Orchard School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.