Boundary Oak School vs Orchard Lea Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boundary Oak School
Fareham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
465 students
Orchard Lea Infant School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
118 students
| Measure | Boundary Oak School Fareham, South East | Orchard Lea Infant School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #674 of 679 | #1615 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4022 of 4,090 | #9444 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–17 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 465 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 118 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.5% | 65.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fareham | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.boundaryoakschool.co.uk | www.orchardleainfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Lea Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 6.5).
- •Boundary Oak School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 118.
- •Boundary Oak School is a independent school while Orchard Lea Infant 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 Boundary Oak School better than Orchard Lea Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Lea Infant School ranks higher (43.3 vs 6.5 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 Boundary Oak School and Orchard Lea Infant School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Boundary Oak School: 465. Orchard Lea Infant School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Boundary Oak School and Orchard Lea Infant School rank in South East?
Boundary Oak School is 674th of 679 and Orchard Lea Infant School is 1615th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).