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Orchard Primary School
Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LW, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.0 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 60% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic outcomes. While it ranks in the top 63% for expected levels compared to UK schools, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a decent level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 8 March 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.9%
Black African7.6%
Mixed Other7.1%
White Other7.1%
Mixed W+Asian5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
Asian Other4.7%
Other3.8%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.8%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.42070, 0.11087 · DA14 6LW
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN134185
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.orchardprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Orchard Primary School a good school?
Orchard Primary School scores 46.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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