Corfe Hills School vs Orchard School Bristol
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corfe Hills School
Broadstone · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
943 students
Orchard School Bristol
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
942 students
| Measure | Corfe Hills School Broadstone, South West | Orchard School Bristol Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 402 | #230 of 402 |
| National rank | #1671 of 4,090 | #2233 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 943 | 942 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 942 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 55% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.2% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | 65% |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | 24.7 | – |
| town | Broadstone | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.corfehills.net/ | www.orchard.amplifyeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Corfe Hills School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 44.9).
- •Corfe Hills School is the larger school with 943 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 Corfe Hills School better than Orchard School Bristol?
On the Success Index (England), Corfe Hills School ranks higher (56.0 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 Corfe Hills School and Orchard School Bristol?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Broadstone and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corfe Hills School: 943. Orchard School Bristol: 942. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corfe Hills School and Orchard School Bristol rank in South West?
Corfe Hills School is 152nd of 402 and Orchard School Bristol is 230th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).