Clarkson Infants School vs Orchards Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkson Infants School
Wisbech · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
187 students
Orchards Church of England Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
384 students
| Measure | Clarkson Infants School Wisbech, East of England | Orchards Church of England Academy Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1397 of 1,872 | #1803 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11532 of 15,697 | #14919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 187 | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 384 |
| Free school meals | 29.1% | 51% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Wisbech | Wisbech |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.clarksonschool.co.uk | orc.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Clarkson Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.5 vs 13.1).
- •Orchards Church of England Academy is the larger school with 384 students compared with 187.
- •Clarkson Infants School is a local authority school while Orchards Church of England Academy 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 Clarkson Infants School better than Orchards Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Clarkson Infants School ranks higher (33.5 vs 13.1 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 Clarkson Infants School and Orchards Church of England Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clarkson Infants School: 187. Orchards Church of England Academy: 384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clarkson Infants School and Orchards Church of England Academy rank in East of England?
Clarkson Infants School is 1397th of 1,872 and Orchards Church of England Academy is 1803rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).