St Alban's Catholic Primary School vs The Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
East Molesey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
The Orchard Infant School
East Molesey · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
251 students
| Measure | St Alban's Catholic Primary School East Molesey, South East | The Orchard Infant School East Molesey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #585 of 2,471 | #82 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3164 of 15,697 | #349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 418 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | East Molesey | East Molesey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stalbans.surrey.sch.uk | www.orchard.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Orchard Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.7 vs 74.0).
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 251.
- •St Alban's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while The Orchard Infant School 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School better than The Orchard Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchard Infant School ranks higher (94.7 vs 74.0 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 St Alban's Catholic Primary School and The Orchard Infant School?
About 915 m in a straight line, between East Molesey and East Molesey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School: 418. The Orchard Infant School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Alban's Catholic Primary School and The Orchard Infant School rank in South East?
St Alban's Catholic Primary School is 585th of 2,471 and The Orchard Infant School is 82nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).