Chandlers Field Primary Academy vs The Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chandlers Field Primary Academy
West Molesey · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
298 students
The Orchard Infant School
East Molesey · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
251 students
| Measure | Chandlers Field Primary Academy West Molesey, South East | The Orchard Infant School East Molesey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2380 of 2,471 | #82 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14807 of 15,697 | #349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 298 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 298 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 71% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | West Molesey | East Molesey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chandlersfieldprimary.co.uk/ | www.orchard.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Orchard Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 14.0).
- •Chandlers Field Primary Academy is the larger school with 298 students compared with 251.
- •Chandlers Field Primary Academy is a academy school while The Orchard 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 Chandlers Field Primary Academy better than The Orchard Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchard Infant School ranks higher (94.7 vs 14.0 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 Chandlers Field Primary Academy and The Orchard Infant School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Molesey and East Molesey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chandlers Field Primary Academy: 298. The Orchard Infant School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chandlers Field Primary Academy and The Orchard Infant School rank in South East?
Chandlers Field Primary Academy is 2380th of 2,471 and The Orchard Infant School is 82nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).