Esher Sixth Form College vs The Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esher Sixth Form College
Thames Ditton · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
The Orchard Infant School
East Molesey · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
251 students
| Measure | Esher Sixth Form College Thames Ditton, South East | The Orchard Infant School East Molesey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #82 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Sixth form | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 16–19 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 0 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 0 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 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 | 37.8 | – |
| town | Thames Ditton | East Molesey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.esher.ac.uk | www.orchard.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Esher Sixth Form College 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 Esher Sixth Form College better than The Orchard Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Esher Sixth Form College and The Orchard Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thames Ditton and East Molesey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Esher Sixth Form College: 0. The Orchard Infant School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Esher Sixth Form College and The Orchard Infant School rank in South East?
Esher Sixth Form College is unranked and The Orchard Infant School is 82nd of 2,471 among sixth form schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).