Great Ballard School vs Ormiston Six Villages Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ballard School
Chichester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
240 students
Ormiston Six Villages Academy
Chichester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
731 students
| Measure | Great Ballard School Chichester, South East | Ormiston Six Villages Academy Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #631 of 679 | #368 of 679 |
| National rank | #3815 of 4,090 | #2176 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 240 | 731 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 731 |
| Free school meals | – | 24.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 89.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 39.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatballard.co.uk | www.ormistonsixvillagesacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Six Villages Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 14.7).
- •Ormiston Six Villages Academy is the larger school with 731 students compared with 240.
- •Great Ballard School is a independent school while Ormiston Six Villages 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 Great Ballard School better than Ormiston Six Villages Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Six Villages Academy ranks higher (45.8 vs 14.7 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 Great Ballard School and Ormiston Six Villages Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Ballard School: 240. Ormiston Six Villages Academy: 731. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Ballard School and Ormiston Six Villages Academy rank in South East?
Great Ballard School is 631st of 679 and Ormiston Six Villages Academy is 368th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).