Orchard Park High School vs Orchard Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 133 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Park High School
Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
675 students
Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Orchard Park High School Croydon, London | Orchard Way Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 640 | #1028 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2268 of 4,090 | #6532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 675 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 675 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.orchardparkhigh.co.uk | www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 44.2).
- •Orchard Park High School is the larger school with 675 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 Orchard Park High School better than Orchard Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Way Primary School ranks higher (56.7 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 Orchard Park High School and Orchard Way Primary School?
About 133 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Park High School: 675. Orchard Way Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Park High School and Orchard Way Primary School rank in London?
Orchard Park High School is 417th of 640 and Orchard Way Primary School is 1028th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).