Applemore College vs Orchard Junior 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 Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
| Measure | Applemore College Southampton, South East | Orchard Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 679 | #1331 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3138 of 4,090 | #7643 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 478 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 478 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.orchardjunior.com/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 26.2).
- •Applemore College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 355.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Junior School ranks higher (51.6 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applemore College and Orchard Junior School rank in South East?
Applemore College is 498th of 679 and Orchard Junior School is 1331st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).