Fonthill Primary Academy vs Orchard School Bristol
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 991 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fonthill Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
Orchard School Bristol
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
942 students
| Measure | Fonthill Primary Academy Bristol, South West | Orchard School Bristol Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1546 of 1,695 | #230 of 402 |
| National rank | #13896 of 15,697 | #2233 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 221 | 942 |
| Pupils on roll | 221 | 942 |
| Free school meals | 35.7% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.7% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.fonthill.bristol.sch.uk/ | www.orchard.amplifyeducation.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard School Bristol scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 20.5).
- •Orchard School Bristol is the larger school with 942 students compared with 221.
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 Fonthill Primary Academy better than Orchard School Bristol?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard School Bristol ranks higher (44.9 vs 20.5 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 Fonthill Primary Academy and Orchard School Bristol?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fonthill Primary Academy: 221. Orchard School Bristol: 942. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fonthill Primary Academy and Orchard School Bristol rank in South West?
Fonthill Primary Academy is 1546th of 1,695 and Orchard School Bristol is 230th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).