Oasis Academy Marksbury Road vs Orchid Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Bedminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
355 students
Orchid Vale Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
355 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Bedminster, South West | Orchid Vale Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #537 of 1,695 | #1043 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5181 of 15,697 | #9680 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 355 |
| Free school meals | 42% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Bedminster | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oasisacademymarksburyroad.org/ | www.orchidvale.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Marksbury Road scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.3 vs 42.2).
- •Oasis Academy Marksbury Road does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 54%).
- •Oasis Academy Marksbury Road does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 5%).
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 Oasis Academy Marksbury Road better than Orchid Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Marksbury Road ranks higher (63.3 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 Oasis Academy Marksbury Road and Orchid Vale Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Bedminster and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road: 355. Orchid Vale Primary School: 355. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Marksbury Road and Orchid Vale Primary School rank in South West?
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road is 537th 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).