Bowbrook House School vs Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowbrook House School
Worcestershire · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
193 students
Orchard Primary School
Pershore · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
| Measure | Bowbrook House School Worcestershire, West Midlands | Orchard Primary School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #334 of 493 | #1131 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2941 of 4,090 | #10984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 193 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.2% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 6.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 6.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcestershire | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bowbrookhouseschool.co.uk | www.orchardprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Orchard Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.3 vs 30.4).
- •Bowbrook House School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 185.
- •Bowbrook House School is a independent school while Orchard Primary School is a academy 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 Bowbrook House School better than Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Primary School ranks higher (36.3 vs 30.4 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 Bowbrook House School and Orchard Primary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Worcestershire and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowbrook House School: 193. Orchard Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowbrook House School and Orchard Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Bowbrook House School is 334th of 493 and Orchard Primary School is 1131st of 1,690 among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).