Orchard Academy vs The Willows School and Early Years Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 297 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Academy
Milton Keynes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 0–7
174 students
| Measure | Orchard Academy Milton Keynes, South East | The Willows School and Early Years Centre Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2299 of 2,471 | #2319 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14078 of 15,697 | #14263 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 0–7 |
| Students | 294 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 77.3% |
| 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.orchard.emat.uk | www.thewillowseyc.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.4 vs 18.2).
- •Orchard Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 174.
- •Orchard Academy is a academy school while The Willows School and Early Years Centre is a local authority 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 Orchard Academy better than The Willows School and Early Years Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Academy ranks higher (19.4 vs 18.2 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 Orchard Academy and The Willows School and Early Years Centre?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Milton Keynes and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Academy: 294. The Willows School and Early Years Centre: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Academy and The Willows School and Early Years Centre rank in South East?
Orchard Academy is 2299th of 2,471 and The Willows School and Early Years Centre is 2319th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).