Hope Community School vs Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 605 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Community School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
112 students
Orchard Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Hope Community School Sidcup, London | Orchard Primary School Sidcup, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1710 of 1,720 | #1281 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #15215 of 15,697 | #9003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 112 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 53.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 10% |
| 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 | Sidcup | Sidcup |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.hopecommunityschool.org/ | www.orchardprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 10.4).
- •Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 43%).
- •Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 112.
- •Hope Community 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 Hope Community School better than Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Primary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 10.4 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 Hope Community School and Orchard Primary School?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Sidcup and Sidcup in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Community School: 112. Orchard Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Community School and Orchard Primary School rank in London?
Hope Community School is 1710th of 1,720 and Orchard Primary School is 1281st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).