Junior King's School vs Orion Spires
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junior King's School
Canterbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
333 students
Orion Spires
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
620 students
| Measure | Junior King's School Canterbury, South East | Orion Spires Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #613 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #3732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 333 | 620 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 620 |
| Free school meals | – | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.junior-kings.co.uk | www.orionspires.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orion Spires is the larger school with 620 students compared with 333.
- •Junior King's School is a independent school while Orion Spires 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 Junior King's School better than Orion Spires?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Junior King's School and Orion Spires?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Junior King's School: 333. Orion Spires: 620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Junior King's School and Orion Spires rank in South East?
Junior King's School is unranked and Orion Spires is 613th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).