Orchard School Bristol vs Shield Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 818 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard School Bristol
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
942 students
Shield Road Primary School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
| Measure | Orchard School Bristol Bristol, South West | Shield Road Primary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 402 | #1639 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2233 of 4,090 | #14921 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 942 | 181 |
| Pupils on roll | 942 | 181 |
| Free school meals | 43.5% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.orchard.amplifyeducation.co.uk/ | www.shieldroadprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard School Bristol scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 13.1).
- •Orchard School Bristol is the larger school with 942 students compared with 181.
- •Orchard School Bristol is a academy school while Shield Road Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Orchard School Bristol better than Shield Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard School Bristol ranks higher (44.9 vs 13.1 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 Orchard School Bristol and Shield Road Primary School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard School Bristol: 942. Shield Road Primary School: 181. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard School Bristol and Shield Road Primary School rank in South West?
Orchard School Bristol is 230th of 402 and Shield Road Primary School is 1639th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).