Horizon Primary Academy vs Orchards Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 553 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Primary Academy
Swanley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
Orchards Academy
Swanley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
554 students
| Measure | Horizon Primary Academy Swanley, South East | Orchards Academy Swanley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #664 of 2,471 | #476 of 679 |
| National rank | #3607 of 15,697 | #3004 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 195 | 554 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 554 |
| Free school meals | 41.5% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| 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.horizon-tkat.org/ | www.orchards-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •Horizon Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.6 vs 29.1).
- •Orchards Academy is the larger school with 554 students compared with 195.
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 Horizon Primary Academy better than Orchards Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Horizon Primary Academy ranks higher (71.6 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 Horizon Primary Academy and Orchards Academy?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Swanley and Swanley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horizon Primary Academy: 195. Orchards Academy: 554. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horizon Primary Academy and Orchards Academy rank in South East?
Horizon Primary Academy is 664th of 2,471 and Orchards Academy is 476th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).