Orchards Church of England Academy vs St Peter's CofE Aided Junior 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
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
225 students
| Measure | Orchards Church of England Academy Wisbech, East of England | St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Wisbech, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1803 of 1,872 | #1697 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14919 of 15,697 | #14145 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 384 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 51% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | orc.graceschools.org.uk/ | spe.graceschools.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.0 vs 13.1).
- •St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 49%).
- •Orchards Church of England Academy is the larger school with 384 students compared with 225.
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 St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School ranks higher (19.0 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 St Peter's CofE Aided Junior 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. St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchards Church of England Academy and St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School rank in East of England?
Orchards Church of England Academy is 1803rd of 1,872 and St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School is 1697th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).