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Orchard Academy
Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3HW, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.4 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
333
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 52% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. However, only 1% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school serves a community of 333 pupils, and while it ranks better than 19% of schools in the area, families may want to consider its overall performance in comparison to local options.
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Last inspected: 25 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.5%
Black African21.3%
White Other15.3%
Asian Other9.0%
Mixed Other5.7%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed W+B African3.9%
Black Other3.3%
Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.03999, -0.73796 · MK6 3HW
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN138605
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.orchard.emat.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 June 2014.
Is Orchard Academy a good school?
Orchard Academy scores 19.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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