Orchard Junior School vs Waterside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
Waterside Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Orchard Junior School Southampton, South East | Waterside Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1331 of 2,471 | #2236 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7643 of 15,697 | #13670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 355 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.orchardjunior.com/ | www.waterside.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.6 vs 22.1).
- •Orchard Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 57%).
- •Orchard Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Orchard Junior School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 170.
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 Junior School better than Waterside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Junior School ranks higher (51.6 vs 22.1 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 Orchard Junior School and Waterside Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Junior School: 355. Waterside Primary School: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Junior School and Waterside Primary School rank in South East?
Orchard Junior School is 1331st of 2,471 and Waterside Primary School is 2236th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).