Meadows First School vs The Orchards School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadows First School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
The Orchards School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
230 students
| Measure | Meadows First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | The Orchards School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1269 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #12097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | – | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 230 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | – | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.meadowsfirst.co.uk | www.theorchardsschool.org |
The verdict
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 Meadows First School better than The Orchards School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meadows First School and The Orchards School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
How do Meadows First School and The Orchards School rank in West Midlands?
Meadows First School is unranked and The Orchards School is 1269th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).