Montbelle Primary School vs Orion Mead Road
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montbelle Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
364 students
Orion Mead Road
Chislehurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
82 students
| Measure | Montbelle Primary School London, London | Orion Mead Road Chislehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1060 of 1,720 | #204 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #6842 of 15,697 | #1289 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 364 | 82 |
| Pupils on roll | 364 | 82 |
| Free school meals | 28.5% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | London | Chislehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.montbelle.org.uk/ | www.orionmeadroad.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orion Mead Road scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 55.3).
- •Montbelle Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 82.
- •Montbelle Primary School is a local authority school while Orion Mead Road 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 Montbelle Primary School better than Orion Mead Road?
On the Success Index (England), Orion Mead Road ranks higher (86.0 vs 55.3 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 Montbelle Primary School and Orion Mead Road?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between London and Chislehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Montbelle Primary School: 364. Orion Mead Road: 82. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Montbelle Primary School and Orion Mead Road rank in London?
Montbelle Primary School is 1060th of 1,720 and Orion Mead Road is 204th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).