Cleeve Park School vs Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleeve Park School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students
Orchard Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Cleeve Park School Sidcup, London | Orchard Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #508 of 640 | #1281 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3062 of 4,090 | #9003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 994 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 994 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 30.9% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.6 | – |
| town | Sidcup | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cleevepark-kemnal.org | www.orchardprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 28.0).
- •Cleeve Park School is the larger school with 994 students compared with 207.
- •Cleeve Park School is a academy school while Orchard 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 Cleeve Park School better than Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 28.0 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 Cleeve Park School and Orchard Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sidcup and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cleeve Park School: 994. Orchard Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cleeve Park School and Orchard Primary School rank in London?
Cleeve Park School is 508th of 640 and Orchard Primary School is 1281st of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).