Falconhurst School vs Orchard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 843 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falconhurst School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
268 students
Orchard Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | Falconhurst School Milton Keynes, South East | Orchard Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1903 of 2,471 | #2299 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11383 of 15,697 | #14078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 268 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 43.7% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.1% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.falconhurstschool.co.uk | www.orchard.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Falconhurst School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.2 vs 19.4).
- •Falconhurst School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 52%).
- •Falconhurst School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 1%).
- •Orchard Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 268.
- •Falconhurst School is a local authority school while Orchard Academy is a academy 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 Falconhurst School better than Orchard Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Falconhurst School ranks higher (34.2 vs 19.4 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 Falconhurst School and Orchard Academy?
About 843 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Falconhurst School: 268. Orchard Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Falconhurst School and Orchard Academy rank in South East?
Falconhurst School is 1903rd of 2,471 and Orchard Academy is 2299th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).