Orleans Park School vs The Russell Primary 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 Russell Primary School
Richmond · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
207 students
| Measure | Orleans Park School Twickenham, London | The Russell Primary School Richmond, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #42 of 640 | #402 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #195 of 4,090 | #2378 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,403 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,403 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 103.2% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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.russell.richmond.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orleans Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 78.6).
- •Orleans Park School is the larger school with 1,403 students compared with 207.
- •Orleans Park School is a academy school while The Russell Primary School is a local authority 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 Russell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orleans Park School ranks higher (92.8 vs 78.6 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 The Russell Primary 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 Russell Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orleans Park School and The Russell Primary School rank in London?
Orleans Park School is 42nd of 640 and The Russell Primary School is 402nd of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).