Hill View Primary School 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.
Hill View Primary School
Banbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
495 students
Orchard Fields Community School
Banbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
415 students
| Measure | Hill View Primary School Banbury, South East | Orchard Fields Community School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1814 of 2,471 | #813 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10834 of 15,697 | #4520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 495 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.hillview-school.co.uk/ | www.orchard-fields.oxon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Fields Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.8 vs 36.9).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 56%).
- •Orchard Fields Community School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Hill View Primary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 415.
- •Hill View Primary School 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 Hill View Primary School better than Orchard Fields Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Fields Community School ranks higher (66.8 vs 36.9 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 Hill View Primary School 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?
Hill View Primary School: 495. Orchard Fields Community School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hill View Primary School and Orchard Fields Community School rank in South East?
Hill View Primary School is 1814th 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).