Applemore College vs Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applemore College
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
478 students
Orchard Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
270 students
| Measure | Applemore College Southampton, South East | Orchard Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #498 of 679 | #415 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3138 of 4,090 | #2189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 478 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 478 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.applemore.hants.sch.uk/ | www.orchard-inf.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 26.2).
- •Applemore College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 270.
- •Applemore College is a local authority school while Orchard Infant School is a academy 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 Applemore College better than Orchard Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Infant School ranks higher (79.8 vs 26.2 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 Applemore College and Orchard Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applemore College: 478. Orchard Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applemore College and Orchard Infant School rank in South East?
Applemore College is 498th of 679 and Orchard Infant School is 415th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).