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The Orchards Primary Academy
Rhayader Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1TX, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic achievement compared to the national average. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 53% of parents recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement in community engagement and communication.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2015Older 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
78%
School keeps me informed
78%
Behaviour is good
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
School has high expectations
69%
My child is happy
64%
School supports development
64%
Progress is communicated
64%
I'd recommend this school
53%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.8%
Other8.9%
Black African8.9%
Mixed Other6.3%
Asian Pakistani5.2%
White Other3.7%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.41838, -1.98511 · B31 1TX
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN139860
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.theorchardsprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchards Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Orchards Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2015.
Is The Orchards Primary Academy a good school?
The Orchards Primary Academy scores 42.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Orchards Primary Academy?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Orchards Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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