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Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.1 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
947
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 88%, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. Students achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7, with 65% reaching grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a decent level of academic performance. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, which currently stands at 49%.
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Last inspected: 20 October 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child makes good progress
85%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
84%
School keeps me informed
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
Progress is communicated
79%
School responds to concerns
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.1%
White Other9.2%
Black African9.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Asian Indian5.4%
Other3.1%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.49893, -2.58085 · BS7 0XZ
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN138448
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard School Bristol rated by Ofsted?
Orchard School Bristol was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 October 2015.
Is Orchard School Bristol a good school?
Orchard School Bristol scores 52.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Orchard School Bristol?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orchard School Bristol receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Orchard School Bristol in GCSEs?
Orchard School Bristol achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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