Hemington Primary School vs Orchard Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemington Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
47 students
Orchard Community Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
| Measure | Hemington Primary School Derby, East Midlands | Orchard Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #284 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #4069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 47 | 303 |
| Pupils on roll | 47 | 303 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 56% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 82% |
| 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 | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hemington.leics.sch.uk | www.orchardprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Orchard Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 20.7).
- •Orchard Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 50%).
- •Orchard Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Community Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 47.
- •Hemington Primary School is a local authority school while Orchard Community Primary School is a academy 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 Hemington Primary School better than Orchard Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Community Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 20.7 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 Hemington Primary School and Orchard Community Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hemington Primary School: 47. Orchard Community Primary School: 303. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hemington Primary School and Orchard Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hemington Primary School is unranked and Orchard Community Primary School is 284th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).