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The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.2 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
435
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to academic excellence, achieving 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 71.2 indicates it outperforms 71% of schools in the area, reflecting a positive reputation among parents. However, the data on higher standards shows that only 20% of students reach this level, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 19 May 2011Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.0%
Asian Indian20.0%
Asian Pakistani14.3%
White Other13.3%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed Other4.8%
Black African4.4%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.68039, -0.41321 · WD24 5JW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145352
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.orchard.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchard Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Orchard Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 May 2011.
Is The Orchard Primary School a good school?
The Orchard Primary School scores 71.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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