The Orion Primary School
#781 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4650 of 15,697 nationally
About The Orion Primary School
The Orion Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Barnet local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 934 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 781st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 934; capacity filled 97.3%.
There are 1547 schools in London; The Orion Primary School ranks 547th 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%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- 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%)49.6%
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 Orion Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 934
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 49.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Orion Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Woodcroft Primary School
EDGWARE · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
398 students · 467 m away
Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
175 students · 827 m away
St Martin's School
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84 students · 847 m away
Saracens High School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,170 students · 872 m away
Goldbeaters Primary School
Edgware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
463 students · 901 m away
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students · 906 m away
St James' Catholic High School
London · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,243 students · 910 m away
The Annunciation RC Junior School
Edgware · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students · 913 m away
Copthall School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
829 students · 932 m away
Hasmonean High School for Girls
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
570 students · 1.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Gifford Primary School
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917 students
Barham Primary School
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914 students
Julian's School
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908 students
Brampton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
908 students
Cleveland Road Primary School
Ilford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
899 students
Grafton Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
892 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Orion Primary School a good school?
The Orion Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 66.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #781 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 Orion Primary School rank in London?
The Orion Primary School ranks #781 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4650 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Orion Primary School?
The Orion Primary School had 934 students in 2025.
Is The Orion Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Orion Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Orion Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Orion Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.