Littlebourne Church of England Primary School vs Orion Spires
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
Orion Spires
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
620 students
| Measure | Littlebourne Church of England Primary School Canterbury, South East | Orion Spires Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1881 of 2,471 | #613 of 679 |
| National rank | #11269 of 15,697 | #3732 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 102 | 620 |
| Pupils on roll | 102 | 620 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 43.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.littlebourne.kent.sch.uk | www.orionspires.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Littlebourne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.8 vs 16.9).
- •Orion Spires is the larger school with 620 students compared with 102.
- •Littlebourne Church of England Primary School is a local authority 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 Littlebourne Church of England Primary School better than Orion Spires?
On the Success Index (England), Littlebourne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 16.9 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 Littlebourne Church of England Primary School and Orion Spires?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School: 102. Orion Spires: 620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Littlebourne Church of England Primary School and Orion Spires rank in South East?
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School is 1881st of 2,471 and Orion Spires is 613th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).