City Heights E-ACT Academy vs The Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 703 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Heights E-ACT Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
460 students
The Orchard School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | City Heights E-ACT Academy London, London | The Orchard School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #555 of 640 | #1186 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3404 of 4,090 | #7982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 460 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 54.3% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 41.8% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.60 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | cityheightsacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | www.orchardprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 21.7).
- •City Heights E-ACT Academy is the larger school with 460 students compared with 207.
- •City Heights E-ACT Academy is a academy school while The Orchard 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 City Heights E-ACT Academy better than The Orchard School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchard School ranks higher (50.1 vs 21.7 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 City Heights E-ACT Academy and The Orchard School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Heights E-ACT Academy: 460. The Orchard School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Heights E-ACT Academy and The Orchard School rank in London?
City Heights E-ACT Academy is 555th of 640 and The Orchard School is 1186th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).