Frieth Church of England Combined School vs The Orchard Way Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frieth Church of England Combined School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
The Orchard Way Academy
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
| Measure | Frieth Church of England Combined School Henley-on-Thames, South East | The Orchard Way Academy High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #798 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4412 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 185 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | – |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 125% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Henley-on-Thames | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.friethschool.co.uk | www.theorchardway.org |
The verdict
- •Frieth Church of England Combined School is a local authority school while The Orchard Way 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 Frieth Church of England Combined School better than The Orchard Way Academy?
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 Frieth Church of England Combined School and The Orchard Way Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe in South East.
How do Frieth Church of England Combined School and The Orchard Way Academy rank in South East?
Frieth Church of England Combined School is 798th of 2,471 and The Orchard Way Academy is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).