Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery vs Orchard Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands | Orchard Primary School and Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1449 of 1,516 | #1047 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #15170 of 15,697 | #11522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 218 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 75% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 67.7% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyhillpri.co.uk | www.orchard-pri.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 10.8).
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 344 students compared with 218.
- •Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is a academy school while Orchard Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery better than Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (33.6 vs 10.8 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 Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery and Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery: 218. Orchard Primary School and Nursery: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery and Orchard Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery is 1449th of 1,516 and Orchard Primary School and Nursery is 1047th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).