Orchard Lea Junior School vs The Henry Cort Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Lea Junior School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
217 students
The Henry Cort Community College
Fareham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
807 students
| Measure | Orchard Lea Junior School Fareham, South East | The Henry Cort Community College Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #895 of 2,471 | #329 of 679 |
| National rank | #4974 of 15,697 | #1879 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 217 | 807 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 807 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.86 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fareham | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.orchardlea-jun.hants.sch.uk/ | www.henry-cort.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Lea Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.4 vs 52.1).
- •The Henry Cort Community College is the larger school with 807 students compared with 217.
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 Junior School better than The Henry Cort Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Lea Junior School ranks higher (64.4 vs 52.1 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 Lea Junior School and The Henry Cort Community College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Lea Junior School: 217. The Henry Cort Community College: 807. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Lea Junior School and The Henry Cort Community College rank in South East?
Orchard Lea Junior School is 895th of 2,471 and The Henry Cort Community College is 329th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).