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Orchard Junior School
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.1 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
354
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of April 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 64% of pupils achieve the expected level. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the school still ranks in the top 52% nationally for expected outcomes. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, although there is room for improvement in higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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50.86089, -1.41292 · SO45 4SB
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN115988
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.orchardjunior.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2022.
Is Orchard Junior School a good school?
Orchard Junior School scores 48.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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