Oakhurst Community Primary School vs Orchid Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakhurst Community Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
397 students
Orchid Vale Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
355 students
| Measure | Oakhurst Community Primary School Swindon, South West | Orchid Vale Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 1,695 | #1043 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4392 of 15,697 | #9680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 397 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.oakhurst.swindon.sch.uk | www.orchidvale.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oakhurst Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.4 vs 42.2).
- •Oakhurst Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 54%).
- •Oakhurst Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Oakhurst Community Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 355.
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 Oakhurst Community Primary School better than Orchid Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakhurst Community Primary School ranks higher (67.4 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 Oakhurst Community Primary School and Orchid Vale Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakhurst Community Primary School: 397. Orchid Vale Primary School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakhurst Community Primary School and Orchid Vale Primary School rank in South West?
Oakhurst Community Primary School is 449th 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).