The Orchard Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Gammons Lane, WD24 5JW |
| School Website | www.orchard.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1923672280 |
| URN | 145352 |
School Census
| Total | 442 |
| Girls/Boys | 198/244 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.8%/55.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 55.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 75 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/05/2011 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 19/05/2011 | Good |
| 15/05/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/05/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 4.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.4 |
| Writing Progress | 1.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 3.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 176 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 185 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 183 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 22.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 12.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 28.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 20.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Cherry Tree Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Berry Avenue, , WD24 6ST
Beechfield School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gammons Lane, , WD24 5TY
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Greenbank Road, , WD17 4FS