Orchard Primary School and Nursery vs Outwood Academy Kirkby
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
Outwood Academy Kirkby
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
523 students
| Measure | Orchard Primary School and Nursery Nottingham, East Midlands | Outwood Academy Kirkby Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1047 of 1,516 | #293 of 329 |
| National rank | #11522 of 15,697 | #3593 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 344 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 344 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 49.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 75.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.orchard-pri.notts.sch.uk/ | www.kirkby.outwood.com |
The verdict
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 19.4).
- •Outwood Academy Kirkby is the larger school with 523 students compared with 344.
- •Orchard Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Outwood Academy Kirkby 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 Orchard Primary School and Nursery better than Outwood Academy Kirkby?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (33.6 vs 19.4 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 Primary School and Nursery and Outwood Academy Kirkby?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery: 344. Outwood Academy Kirkby: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Primary School and Nursery and Outwood Academy Kirkby rank in East Midlands?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery is 1047th of 1,516 and Outwood Academy Kirkby is 293rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).