Monks Orchard Primary School vs Orchard Park High 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.
Monks Orchard Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
Orchard Park High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
675 students
| Measure | Monks Orchard Primary School Croydon, London | Orchard Park High School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #993 of 1,720 | #417 of 640 |
| National rank | #6232 of 15,697 | #2268 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 675 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 675 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 30.3% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.monksorchard.factrust.org | www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Monks Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 44.2).
- •Orchard Park High School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 203.
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 Monks Orchard Primary School better than Orchard Park High School?
On the Success Index (England), Monks Orchard Primary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 44.2 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 Monks Orchard Primary School and Orchard Park High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monks Orchard Primary School: 203. Orchard Park High School: 675. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monks Orchard Primary School and Orchard Park High School rank in London?
Monks Orchard Primary School is 993rd of 1,720 and Orchard Park High School is 417th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).