Ark Ayrton Primary Academy vs Orchards Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 47 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
495 students
Orchards Junior School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
496 students
| Measure | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Orchards Junior School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1252 of 2,471 | #1905 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7116 of 15,697 | #11403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 495 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 2% |
| 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 | Portsmouth | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkayrtonprimary.org/ | www.orchardsjunior.school |
The verdict
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 34.1).
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 61%).
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Orchards Junior School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 495.
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 Ark Ayrton Primary Academy better than Orchards Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Ayrton Primary Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 34.1 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 Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Orchards Junior School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy: 495. Orchards Junior School: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Orchards Junior School rank in South East?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy is 1252nd of 2,471 and Orchards Junior School is 1905th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).