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The Orchard School
Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3ES, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.6 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
206
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 95% of schools, this primary institution in Lambeth demonstrates strong performance and high parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. While 73% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African49.5%
Mixed Other13.1%
Other12.1%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Asian Bangladeshi5.8%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Asian Other2.4%
White Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.44444, -0.12018 · SW2 3ES
School details
Local authorityLambeth
RegionLondon
URN134507
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.orchardprimaryschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchard School rated by Ofsted?
The Orchard School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2019.
Is The Orchard School a good school?
The Orchard School scores 94.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Orchard School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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