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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
358
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 89% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 3% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% expressing a willingness to recommend the school. While the higher standard achievement at 26% is commendable, further details on specific areas of improvement could enhance the overall picture.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 89% | Top 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 26% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (49 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School has high expectations
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other2.8%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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53.70546, -1.29848 · WF8 2NJ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139503
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteorchardhead.patrust.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2019.
Is Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School?
Based on 49 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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