Defford and Besford CofE Primary School vs Orchard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School
Worcester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
54 students
Orchard Primary School
Pershore · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
| Measure | Defford and Besford CofE Primary School Worcester, West Midlands | Orchard Primary School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1131 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #10984 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 54 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 54 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 64.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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 | Worcester | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.deffordschool.co.uk | www.orchardprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Defford and Besford CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 36.3).
- •Orchard Primary School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 54.
- •Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Defford and Besford CofE Primary School better than Orchard Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Defford and Besford CofE Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 36.3 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 Defford and Besford CofE Primary School and Orchard Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School: 54. Orchard Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Defford and Besford CofE Primary School and Orchard Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Defford and Besford CofE Primary School is unranked and Orchard Primary School is 1131st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).