Catherine Wayte Primary School vs Orchid Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
339 students
Orchid Vale Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
355 students
| Measure | Catherine Wayte Primary School Swindon, South West | Orchid Vale Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #733 of 1,695 | #1043 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6899 of 15,697 | #9680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 339 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.catherinewayte.swindon.sch.uk/ | www.orchidvale.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Catherine Wayte Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 42.2).
- •Catherine Wayte Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 54%).
- •Orchid Vale Primary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 339.
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 Catherine Wayte Primary School better than Orchid Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Catherine Wayte Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 42.2 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 Catherine Wayte Primary School and Orchid Vale Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherine Wayte Primary School: 339. Orchid Vale Primary School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherine Wayte Primary School and Orchid Vale Primary School rank in South West?
Catherine Wayte Primary School is 733rd of 1,695 and Orchid Vale Primary School is 1043rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).