Harriers Banbury Academy vs Orchard Fields Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriers Banbury Academy
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
408 students
Orchard Fields Community School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
| Measure | Harriers Banbury Academy Banbury, South East | Orchard Fields Community School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1656 of 2,471 | #813 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9828 of 15,697 | #4520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 408 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Banbury | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harriers-aspirations.org | www.orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Fields Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 41.4).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 60%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 408.
- •Harriers Banbury Academy is a academy school while Orchard Fields Community 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 Harriers Banbury Academy better than Orchard Fields Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Fields Community School ranks higher (66.8 vs 41.4 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 Harriers Banbury Academy and Orchard Fields Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Banbury and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harriers Banbury Academy: 408. Orchard Fields Community School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harriers Banbury Academy and Orchard Fields Community School rank in South East?
Harriers Banbury Academy is 1656th of 2,471 and Orchard Fields Community School is 813th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).