Oak Lodge 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.
Oak Lodge Primary School
West Wickham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
565 students
Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Oak Lodge Primary School West Wickham, London | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #411 of 1,720 | #1028 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2434 of 15,697 | #6532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 565 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 565 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 89.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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 | West Wickham | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | oaklodgeprimaryschool.org | www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oak Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 56.7).
- •Oak Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 67%).
- •Oak Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 10%).
- •Oak Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 565 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 Oak Lodge Primary School better than Orchard Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oak Lodge Primary School ranks higher (78.2 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 Oak Lodge Primary School and Orchard Way Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Wickham and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oak Lodge Primary School: 565. Orchard Way Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oak Lodge Primary School and Orchard Way Primary School rank in London?
Oak Lodge Primary School is 411th of 1,720 and Orchard Way Primary School is 1028th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).