Histon and Impington Park Primary School vs Orchard Park Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Histon and Impington Park Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
Orchard Park Community Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
| Measure | Histon and Impington Park Primary School Cambridge, East of England | Orchard Park Community Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #312 of 1,872 | #1553 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2409 of 15,697 | #12929 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 425 | 180 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 180 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| 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 | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.parkprimary.co.uk | www.orchardparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Histon and Impington Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 26.4).
- •Histon and Impington Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 41%).
- •Orchard Park Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Histon and Impington Park Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 180.
- •Histon and Impington Park Primary School is a academy school while Orchard Park Community 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 Histon and Impington Park Primary School better than Orchard Park Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Histon and Impington Park Primary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 26.4 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 Histon and Impington Park Primary School and Orchard Park Community Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Histon and Impington Park Primary School: 425. Orchard Park Community Primary School: 180. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Histon and Impington Park Primary School and Orchard Park Community Primary School rank in East of England?
Histon and Impington Park Primary School is 312th of 1,872 and Orchard Park Community Primary School is 1553rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).