Orchard Lea Infant School vs St Columba CE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Lea Infant School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
118 students
St Columba CE Primary School
Fareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Orchard Lea Infant School Fareham, South East | St Columba CE Primary School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1615 of 2,471 | #1353 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9444 of 15,697 | #7780 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 118 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 118 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 39% |
| Capacity filled | 65.6% | 47.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Fareham | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.orchardleainfants.co.uk | www.stcolumbaprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Columba CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 43.3).
- •Orchard Lea Infant School is the larger school with 118 students compared with 100.
- •Orchard Lea Infant School is a local authority school while St Columba CE Primary School 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 Orchard Lea Infant School better than St Columba CE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Columba CE Primary School ranks higher (50.9 vs 43.3 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 Lea Infant School and St Columba CE Primary School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Fareham and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Lea Infant School: 118. St Columba CE Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Lea Infant School and St Columba CE Primary School rank in South East?
Orchard Lea Infant School is 1615th of 2,471 and St Columba CE Primary School is 1353rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).