Orchard Lea Junior School vs Uplands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Uplands Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
308 students
| Measure | Orchard Lea Junior School Fareham, South East | Uplands Primary School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #895 of 2,471 | #361 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4974 of 15,697 | #1820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 217 | 308 |
| Pupils on roll | 217 | 308 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 6.5% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 15% |
| 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.orchardlea-jun.hants.sch.uk/ | www.uplands.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Uplands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 64.4).
- •Uplands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Orchard Lea Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 15%).
- •Uplands Primary School is the larger school with 308 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 Uplands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Uplands Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 64.4 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 Orchard Lea Junior School and Uplands Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Lea Junior School: 217. Uplands Primary School: 308. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Lea Junior School and Uplands Primary School rank in South East?
Orchard Lea Junior School is 895th of 2,471 and Uplands Primary School is 361st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).