Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School vs Orchard Fields Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
Orchard Fields Community School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
| Measure | Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School Banbury, South East | Orchard Fields Community School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2089 of 2,471 | #813 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12744 of 15,697 | #4520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 98 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 98 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 7.1% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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 | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishopcarpenterschool.com | www.orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Fields Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 27.3).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 43%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 98.
- •Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Orchard Fields Community 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 Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School better than Orchard Fields Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Fields Community School ranks higher (66.8 vs 27.3 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 Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School and Orchard Fields Community School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School: 98. Orchard Fields Community School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School and Orchard Fields Community School rank in South East?
Bishop Carpenter Church of England Primary School is 2089th of 2,471 and Orchard Fields Community School is 813th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).