Hamstel Infant School and Nursery vs The Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery
Southend-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
434 students
The Orchard Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
434 students
| Measure | Hamstel Infant School and Nursery Southend-on-Sea, East of England | The Orchard Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1052 of 1,872 | #426 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8693 of 15,697 | #3340 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 111.3% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Southend-on-Sea | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hamstelinfants.co.uk/ | www.orchard.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 46.9).
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 Hamstel Infant School and Nursery better than The Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchard Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 46.9 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 Hamstel Infant School and Nursery and The Orchard Primary School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Southend-on-Sea and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery: 434. The Orchard Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamstel Infant School and Nursery and The Orchard Primary School rank in East of England?
Hamstel Infant School and Nursery is 1052nd of 1,872 and The Orchard Primary School is 426th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).