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The Orchard School
Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.6 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
151
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong level of parent satisfaction, with 95% of parents recommending it. However, there is limited published data regarding student progress in key subjects, as no pupils achieved expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Overall, it could be a supportive environment for younger children, but prospective parents may want to consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
84%
School responds to concerns
63%
Good range of extra-curricular
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.4%
Asian Indian11.3%
Asian Other10.6%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
Black Other5.3%
Black African5.3%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
White Other3.3%
Black Caribbean3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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52.48723, -2.01065 · B68 8LD
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN132232
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.orchard.sandwell.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchard School rated by Ofsted?
The Orchard School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is The Orchard School a good school?
The Orchard School scores 53.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Orchard School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Orchard School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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