Thames Ditton Infant School vs The Orchard Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thames Ditton Infant School
Thames Ditton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
190 students
The Orchard Infant School
East Molesey · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
251 students
| Measure | Thames Ditton Infant School Thames Ditton, South East | The Orchard Infant School East Molesey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #12 of 2,471 | #82 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #43 of 15,697 | #349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 190 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Thames Ditton | East Molesey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thames-ditton-infant.surrey.sch.uk | www.orchard.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thames Ditton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 94.7).
- •The Orchard Infant School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 190.
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 Thames Ditton Infant School better than The Orchard Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Thames Ditton Infant School ranks higher (99.1 vs 94.7 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 Thames Ditton Infant School and The Orchard Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thames Ditton and East Molesey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thames Ditton Infant School: 190. The Orchard Infant School: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thames Ditton Infant School and The Orchard Infant School rank in South East?
Thames Ditton Infant School is 12th 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).