Orleans Park School vs The German School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 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
The German School
Richmond · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
859 students
| Measure | Orleans Park School Twickenham, London | The German School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #42 of 640 | – |
| National rank | #195 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,403 | 859 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,403 | 859 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 79.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Twickenham | Richmond |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.orleanspark.school | www.dslondon.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orleans Park School is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 859.
- •Orleans Park School is a academy school while The German School 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 Orleans Park School better than The German School?
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 Orleans Park School and The German School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Twickenham and Richmond in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orleans Park School: 1,403. The German School: 859. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orleans Park School and The German School rank in London?
Orleans Park School is 42nd of 640 and The German School is unranked among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).