Orchard Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Address | Springfield Boulevard, MK6 3HW |
| School Website | www.orchard.emat.uk |
| Telephone | 1908670681 |
| URN | 138605 |
School Census
| Total | 357 |
| Girls/Boys | 169/188 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.3%/52.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 39.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 147 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/06/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/06/2014 | Good |
| 07/07/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/07/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -4.2 |
| Writing Progress | -3.4 |
| Maths Progress | -4.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -4.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -1.4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 50% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 44% |
| no | 56% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 26.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 22.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 15.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 28% |
| african ethnic origin | 19.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 12% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
Nearby Schools
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fishermead Boulevard, , MK6 2LP
Jubilee Wood Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 1 Fishermead Boulevard, , MK6 2LB
Shepherdswell Academy
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Billingwell Place, , MK6 3NP
Falconhurst School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Trees, Eaglestone, MK6 5AX