Orchard Primary School vs Pershore High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Primary School
Pershore · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
185 students
Pershore High School
Pershore · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,055 students
| Measure | Orchard Primary School Pershore, West Midlands | Pershore High School Pershore, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1131 of 1,690 | #205 of 493 |
| National rank | #10984 of 15,697 | #2134 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 185 | 1,055 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 1,055 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 71.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.6 |
| town | Pershore | Pershore |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.orchardprimary.org.uk | www.pershore.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pershore High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.6 vs 36.3).
- •Pershore High School is the larger school with 1,055 students compared with 185.
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 Primary School better than Pershore High School?
On the Success Index (England), Pershore High School ranks higher (46.6 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 Orchard Primary School and Pershore High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pershore and Pershore in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Primary School: 185. Pershore High School: 1,055. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Primary School and Pershore High School rank in West Midlands?
Orchard Primary School is 1131st of 1,690 and Pershore High School is 205th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).