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Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Chapel Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8JY, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.2 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
348
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school serves a diverse community and offers a nurturing environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 2 February 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
White Other2.6%
Black African2.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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53.10053, -1.26624 · NG17 8JY
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122722
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2022.
Is Orchard Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery scores 24.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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