St Bede's Catholic Primary School vs The Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
143 students
The Orchard School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | St Bede's Catholic Primary School London, London | The Orchard School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1692 of 1,720 | #1186 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #14882 of 15,697 | #7982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 143 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 44.8% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 60.9% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.stbedes.uk | www.orchardprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 13.4).
- •The Orchard School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 143.
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 St Bede's Catholic Primary School better than The Orchard School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchard School ranks higher (50.1 vs 13.4 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 St Bede's Catholic Primary School and The Orchard School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 143. The Orchard School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede's Catholic Primary School and The Orchard School rank in London?
St Bede's Catholic Primary School is 1692nd of 1,720 and The Orchard School is 1186th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).