Orchard Park High School vs Orion Eden Park
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.2 km 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
Orion Eden Park
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,148 students
| Measure | Orchard Park High School Croydon, London | Orion Eden Park Beckenham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 640 | #377 of 640 |
| National rank | #2268 of 4,090 | #1957 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 675 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 675 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Croydon | Beckenham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk | www.orionedenpark.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orion Eden Park scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 44.2).
- •Orion Eden Park is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 675.
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 Orion Eden Park?
On the Success Index (England), Orion Eden Park ranks higher (50.1 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 Orion Eden Park?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Beckenham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Park High School: 675. Orion Eden Park: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Park High School and Orion Eden Park rank in London?
Orchard Park High School is 417th of 640 and Orion Eden Park is 377th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).