High Firs Primary School vs Orchards Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 608 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Firs Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Orchards Academy
Swanley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
554 students
| Measure | High Firs Primary School Swanley, South East | Orchards Academy Swanley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1396 of 2,471 | #476 of 679 |
| National rank | #8091 of 15,697 | #3004 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 210 | 554 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 554 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swanley | Swanley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.high-firs.kent.sch.uk/ | www.orchards-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •High Firs Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 29.1).
- •Orchards Academy is the larger school with 554 students compared with 210.
- •High Firs Primary School is a local authority school while Orchards 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 High Firs Primary School better than Orchards Academy?
On the Success Index (England), High Firs Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 29.1 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 High Firs Primary School and Orchards Academy?
About 608 m in a straight line, between Swanley and Swanley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Firs Primary School: 210. Orchards Academy: 554. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Firs Primary School and Orchards Academy rank in South East?
High Firs Primary School is 1396th of 2,471 and Orchards Academy is 476th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).