Abbeywood Community School vs Orchard School Bristol
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbeywood Community School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,294 students
Orchard School Bristol
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
942 students
| Measure | Abbeywood Community School Bristol, South West | Orchard School Bristol Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #155 of 402 | #230 of 402 |
| National rank | #1714 of 4,090 | #2233 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,294 | 942 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,294 | 942 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.5% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.7% | 65% |
| EBacc average points | 3.68 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | 32.6 | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeywoodschool.com | www.orchard.amplifyeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbeywood Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 44.9).
- •Abbeywood Community School is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 942.
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 Abbeywood Community School better than Orchard School Bristol?
On the Success Index (England), Abbeywood Community School ranks higher (55.0 vs 44.9 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 Abbeywood Community School and Orchard School Bristol?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbeywood Community School: 1,294. Orchard School Bristol: 942. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbeywood Community School and Orchard School Bristol rank in South West?
Abbeywood Community School is 155th of 402 and Orchard School Bristol is 230th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).