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Orchards Church of England Academy

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
AddressCherry Road, PE13 3NP
School Websiteorchards.demat.org.uk
Telephone1945583799
URN143836

School Census

Total 418
Girls/Boys 220/198
Girls/Boys Ratio 52.6%/47.4%
% pupils where English not first language 52.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 193
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/07/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
05/07/2022 Requires improvement
19/05/2015 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 05/07/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/05/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
19 November 2024School inspectionView
05 July 2022School inspection: Requires ImprovementView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading101
Maths98
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard26
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading97
Maths98
Reading Progress-4.1
Writing Progress-3.3
Maths Progress-2.9
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard14%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading95
Maths97
Reading Progress-3.1
Writing Progress-3.8
Maths Progress-2.0
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard-
Pupils achieving at a higher standard-
Reading-
Maths-
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications60
As First Preference40
As second preference10
As third preference10
Total Offers Made40
first preference offers40
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications42
As First Preference32
As second preference3
As third preference7
Total Offers Made32
first preference offers32
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications41
As First Preference35
As second preference4
As third preference2
Total Offers Made36
first preference offers35
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications43
As First Preference31
As second preference6
As third preference6
Total Offers Made33
first preference offers31
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference29
As second preference4
As third preference6
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications46
As First Preference38
As second preference3
As third preference5
Total Offers Made38
first preference offers38
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications60
As First Preference41
As second preference11
As third preference8
Total Offers Made43
first preference offers41
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
60%
agree
29%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
58%
agree
37%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
46%
agree
37%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
19%
agree
21%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
0%
not applicable
48%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
56%
agree
40%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
40%
agree
19%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
not applicable
23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
31%
no
69%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
31%
agree
56%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
46%
agree
35%
disagree
15%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
67%
agree
21%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
62%
agree
29%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
31%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
54%
agree
31%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
50%
agree
35%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
83%
no
17%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
47%
any other white background ethnic origin
34.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
9%
african ethnic origin
3.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
1%
indian ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
45%
any other white background ethnic origin
38%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
9.3%
african ethnic origin
2.2%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
1%

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