Monks Orchard Primary School vs Orchard Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Monks Orchard Primary School Croydon, London | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #993 of 1,720 | #1028 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6232 of 15,697 | #6532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 203 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 30.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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 | Croydon | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.monksorchard.factrust.org | www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Monks Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.2 vs 56.7).
- •Monks Orchard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •Orchard Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
- •Orchard Way Primary School is the larger school with 204 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 Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Monks Orchard Primary School ranks higher (58.2 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 Monks Orchard Primary School and Orchard Way Primary 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 Way Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monks Orchard Primary School and Orchard Way Primary School rank in London?
Monks Orchard Primary School is 993rd of 1,720 and Orchard Way Primary School is 1028th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).