Orion Blenheim vs St Philomena's 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.
Orion Blenheim
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
St Philomena's Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students
| Measure | Orion Blenheim Orpington, London | St Philomena's Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1115 of 1,720 | #216 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #7375 of 15,697 | #1363 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 196 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 37.8% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 14% |
| 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 | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orionblenheim.org.uk | www.st-philomenas.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 52.9).
- •St Philomena's Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 71%).
- •St Philomena's Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •St Philomena's Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 196.
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 Orion Blenheim better than St Philomena's Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philomena's Primary School ranks higher (85.5 vs 52.9 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 Orion Blenheim and St Philomena's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orion Blenheim: 196. St Philomena's Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orion Blenheim and St Philomena's Primary School rank in London?
Orion Blenheim is 1115th of 1,720 and St Philomena's Primary School is 216th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).