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The Orchards
Audley Avenue, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 9TG, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.5 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
144
Capacity
149
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. However, it has limited data on key performance indicators, with no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 62% expressing happiness, indicating areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★3.0
School keeps me informed
92%
My child is happy
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
My child feels safe
69%
My child makes good progress
69%
Behaviour is good
62%
I'd recommend this school
62%
School has high expectations
62%
Good range of subjects
54%
School supports development
54%
Good range of extra-curricular
39%
School responds to concerns
31%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.6%
Mixed Other14.6%
Asian Pakistani13.2%
Black Other6.9%
Other5.6%
Asian Other4.9%
Black African4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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53.45726, -2.33536 · M32 9TG
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN142782
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchards rated by Ofsted?
The Orchards was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is The Orchards a good school?
The Orchards scores 34.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Orchards receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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