Orchards Church of England Academy vs Peckover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchards Church of England Academy
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
384 students
Peckover Primary School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
| Measure | Orchards Church of England Academy Wisbech, East of England | Peckover Primary School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1803 of 1,872 | #1645 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14919 of 15,697 | #13772 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 51% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | orc.graceschools.org.uk/ | www.peckoverprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Peckover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.4 vs 13.1).
- •Orchards Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 45%).
- •Peckover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Peckover Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 384.
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 Orchards Church of England Academy better than Peckover Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Peckover Primary School ranks higher (21.4 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 Orchards Church of England Academy and Peckover Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wisbech and Wisbech in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchards Church of England Academy: 384. Peckover Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchards Church of England Academy and Peckover Primary School rank in East of England?
Orchards Church of England Academy is 1803rd of 1,872 and Peckover Primary School is 1645th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).