Oldbrook First School and Nursery vs Orchard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
181 students
Orchard Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | Oldbrook First School and Nursery Milton Keynes, South East | Orchard Academy Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2016 of 2,471 | #2299 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12266 of 15,697 | #14078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 181 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 45.6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oldbrookschool.co.uk | www.orchard.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Oldbrook First School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.7 vs 19.4).
- •Orchard Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 181.
- •Oldbrook First School and Nursery is a local authority school while Orchard Academy 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 Oldbrook First School and Nursery better than Orchard Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oldbrook First School and Nursery ranks higher (29.7 vs 19.4 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 Oldbrook First School and Nursery and Orchard Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oldbrook First School and Nursery: 181. Orchard Academy: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oldbrook First School and Nursery and Orchard Academy rank in South East?
Oldbrook First School and Nursery is 2016th of 2,471 and Orchard Academy is 2299th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).