Featherby Infant and Nursery School vs Orchards Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 93 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
282 students
Orchards Infant School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
281 students
| Measure | Featherby Infant and Nursery School Gillingham, South East | Orchards Infant School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1771 of 2,471 | #1088 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10565 of 15,697 | #6136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 282 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 104.4% | 68.2% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.featherby-inf.medway.sch.uk | www.orchardsinfant.com/ |
The verdict
- •Orchards Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 38.1).
- •Featherby Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 281.
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 Featherby Infant and Nursery School better than Orchards Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchards Infant School ranks higher (58.6 vs 38.1 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 Featherby Infant and Nursery School and Orchards Infant School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherby Infant and Nursery School: 282. Orchards Infant School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherby Infant and Nursery School and Orchards Infant School rank in South East?
Featherby Infant and Nursery School is 1771st of 2,471 and Orchards Infant School is 1088th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).