Castle Donington College vs Orchard Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 521 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Donington College
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
684 students
Orchard Community Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
| Measure | Castle Donington College Derby, East Midlands | Orchard Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 329 | #284 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1058 of 4,090 | #4069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 684 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 684 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cdcollege.uk | www.orchardprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (69.0 vs 69.1).
- •Castle Donington College is the larger school with 684 students compared with 303.
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 Castle Donington College better than Orchard Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castle Donington College and Orchard Community Primary School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Donington College: 684. Orchard Community Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Donington College and Orchard Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Donington College is 88th of 329 and Orchard Community Primary School is 284th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).