The Orchard School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Address | Causeway Green Road, B68 8LD |
| School Website | www.orchard.sandwell.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1215697040 |
| URN | 132232 |
School Census
| Total | 147 |
| Girls/Boys | 46/101 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 31.3%/68.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 69 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/12/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 11/06/2014 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 13 December 2022 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 September 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 July 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 June 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 17 January 2011 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 18 September 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 May 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.1 |
| Writing Progress | -4.8 |
| Maths Progress | -5.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -3.4 |
| Writing Progress | -3.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 17% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 36.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 12.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 34.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 11.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 10.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 10.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.08 mi)
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Q3 Academy Langley
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Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
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Langley Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Causeway Green Primary School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Moat Farm Infant School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Moat Farm Junior School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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