Hythe Primary School vs Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hythe Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
238 students
Orchard Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
270 students
| Measure | Hythe Primary School Southampton, South East | Orchard Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1288 of 2,471 | #415 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7317 of 15,697 | #2189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 238 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hytheprimaryschool.co.uk | www.orchard-inf.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.8 vs 53.1).
- •Orchard Infant School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 238.
- •Hythe Primary School is a local authority school while Orchard Infant School 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 Hythe Primary School better than Orchard Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Infant School ranks higher (79.8 vs 53.1 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 Hythe Primary School and Orchard Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hythe Primary School: 238. Orchard Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hythe Primary School and Orchard Infant School rank in South East?
Hythe Primary School is 1288th of 2,471 and Orchard Infant School is 415th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).