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Orchard Primary Academy
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.0 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
381
Capacity
350
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves children aged 2-11 and has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, achieving KS2 expected levels in reading, writing, and maths that place it in the top 90% nationally. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able pupils. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 76% recommending the school, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 15% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2022Quality 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
91%
My child feels safe
86%
School has high expectations
81%
I'd recommend this school
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
School responds to concerns
71%
Good range of subjects
71%
Behaviour is good
71%
School supports development
67%
School keeps me informed
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.6%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.68903, -1.60123 · WF12 8QT
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142003
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2022.
Is Orchard Primary Academy a good school?
Orchard Primary Academy scores 15.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Primary Academy?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orchard Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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