Marian Vian Primary School vs Orchard Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Vian Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Marian Vian Primary School Beckenham, London | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #354 of 1,720 | #1028 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2127 of 15,697 | #6532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 634 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 634 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Beckenham | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.marianvianprimaryschool.org | www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Marian Vian Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 56.7).
- •Marian Vian Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 67%).
- •Marian Vian Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Marian Vian Primary School is the larger school with 634 students compared with 204.
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 Marian Vian Primary School better than Orchard Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Marian Vian Primary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 56.7 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 Marian Vian Primary School and Orchard Way Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beckenham and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marian Vian Primary School: 634. Orchard Way Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marian Vian Primary School and Orchard Way Primary School rank in London?
Marian Vian Primary School is 354th of 1,720 and Orchard Way Primary School is 1028th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).