Orchard Community Primary School vs St Edward's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 382 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Community Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
303 students
St Edward's Church of England Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
166 students
| Measure | Orchard Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands | St Edward's Church of England Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 1,516 | #456 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4069 of 15,697 | #5948 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 303 | 166 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 166 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.orchardprimary.org | www.stedwards-cd.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 59.5).
- •Orchard Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 70%).
- •St Edward's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Orchard Community Primary School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 166.
- •Orchard Community Primary School is a academy school while St Edward's Church of England Primary School 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 Orchard Community Primary School better than St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Community Primary School ranks higher (69.1 vs 59.5 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 Orchard Community Primary School and St Edward's Church of England Primary School?
About 382 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Community Primary School: 303. St Edward's Church of England Primary School: 166. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Community Primary School and St Edward's Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Orchard Community Primary School is 284th of 1,516 and St Edward's Church of England Primary School is 456th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).