Orion Mead Road vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 926 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orion Mead Road
Chislehurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
82 students
St Nicholas Church of England Primary
Chislehurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Orion Mead Road Chislehurst, London | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Chislehurst, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #204 of 1,720 | #113 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1289 of 15,697 | #782 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 82 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 2.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| 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 | Chislehurst | Chislehurst |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orionmeadroad.org.uk | www.stnicholasceprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 86.0).
- •St Nicholas Church of England Primary is the larger school with 215 students compared with 82.
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 Mead Road better than St Nicholas Church of England Primary?
On the Success Index (England), St Nicholas Church of England Primary ranks higher (90.2 vs 86.0 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 Mead Road and St Nicholas Church of England Primary?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Chislehurst and Chislehurst in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orion Mead Road: 82. St Nicholas Church of England Primary: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orion Mead Road and St Nicholas Church of England Primary rank in London?
Orion Mead Road is 204th of 1,720 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary is 113th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).