Orleans Park School vs Swakeleys School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orleans Park School
Twickenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,403 students
Swakeleys School for Girls
Uxbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,404 students
| Measure | Orleans Park School Twickenham, London | Swakeleys School for Girls Uxbridge, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 640 | #188 of 640 |
| National rank | #195 of 4,090 | #879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,403 | 1,404 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,403 | 1,404 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 27.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 119.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.4 | 55.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 79.5% | 56.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.3% | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | 6.11 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | 35.2 |
| town | Twickenham | Uxbridge |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orleanspark.school | swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orleans Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 73.0).
- •Swakeleys School for Girls is the larger school with 1,404 students compared with 1,403.
- •Orleans Park School is co-educational and Swakeleys School for Girls is girls.
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 Orleans Park School better than Swakeleys School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Orleans Park School ranks higher (92.8 vs 73.0 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 Orleans Park School and Swakeleys School for Girls?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Twickenham and Uxbridge in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orleans Park School: 1,403. Swakeleys School for Girls: 1,404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orleans Park School and Swakeleys School for Girls rank in London?
Orleans Park School is 42nd of 640 and Swakeleys School for Girls is 188th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).