Foxbridge Primary School vs Orchard Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foxbridge Primary School
Castle Donington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Orchard Community Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
| Measure | Foxbridge Primary School Castle Donington, East Midlands | Orchard Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 1,516 | #284 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2430 of 15,697 | #4069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 101 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 48.1% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Castle Donington | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.foxbridgeprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.orchardprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Foxbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 69.1).
- •Orchard Community Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 101.
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 Foxbridge Primary School better than Orchard Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Foxbridge Primary School ranks higher (78.2 vs 69.1 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 Foxbridge Primary School and Orchard Community Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Castle Donington and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foxbridge Primary School: 101. Orchard Community Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foxbridge Primary School and Orchard Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Foxbridge Primary School is 160th of 1,516 and Orchard Community Primary School is 284th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).