Ashfield Comprehensive School vs Orchard Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,601 students
Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Ashfield Comprehensive School Nottingham, East Midlands | Orchard Primary School and Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #135 of 329 | #1047 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1636 of 4,090 | #11522 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 2,601 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,601 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.2 | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ashfield.ttct.co.uk/ | www.orchard-pri.notts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 33.6).
- •Ashfield Comprehensive School is the larger school with 2,601 students compared with 344.
- •Ashfield Comprehensive School 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 Ashfield Comprehensive School better than Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Ashfield Comprehensive School ranks higher (56.7 vs 33.6 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 Ashfield Comprehensive School and Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashfield Comprehensive School: 2,601. Orchard Primary School and Nursery: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashfield Comprehensive School and Orchard Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Ashfield Comprehensive School is 135th of 329 and Orchard Primary School and Nursery is 1047th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).