Orchard Park High School vs St David's Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.3 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
St David's Prep
West Wickham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
204 students
| Measure | Orchard Park High School Croydon, London | St David's Prep West Wickham, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #417 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #2268 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 675 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 675 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 67.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | West Wickham |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk | www.stdavidsprep.com |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park High School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 204.
- •Orchard Park High School is a academy school while St David's Prep is a independent 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 Orchard Park High School better than St David's Prep?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orchard Park High School and St David's Prep?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Croydon and West Wickham in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Park High School: 675. St David's Prep: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Park High School and St David's Prep rank in London?
Orchard Park High School is 417th of 640 and St David's Prep is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).