Farringtons School vs Orion Coopers
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 977 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farringtons School
Chislehurst · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
637 students
Orion Coopers
Chislehurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,339 students
| Measure | Farringtons School Chislehurst, London | Orion Coopers Chislehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #610 of 640 | #330 of 640 |
| National rank | #3788 of 4,090 | #1662 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 637 | 1,339 |
| Pupils on roll | 637 | 1,339 |
| Free school meals | – | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 82.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.3 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 51.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 68.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.06 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | 28.5 |
| town | Chislehurst | Chislehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.farringtons.org.uk | www.orioncoopers.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orion Coopers scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 15.5).
- •Orion Coopers is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 637.
- •Farringtons School is a independent school while Orion Coopers is a academy 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 Farringtons School better than Orion Coopers?
On the Success Index (England), Orion Coopers ranks higher (56.3 vs 15.5 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 Farringtons School and Orion Coopers?
About 977 m in a straight line, between Chislehurst and Chislehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farringtons School: 637. Orion Coopers: 1,339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farringtons School and Orion Coopers rank in London?
Farringtons School is 610th of 640 and Orion Coopers is 330th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).