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Orchard Community Primary School
Grange Drive, Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2QU, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.6 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
314
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 82% | Top 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 (115 responses)
★★★★★4.5
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
School keeps me informed
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School supports development
95%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.84260, -1.34221 · DE74 2QU
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148947
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.orchardprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is Orchard Community Primary School a good school?
Orchard Community Primary School scores 85.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Community Primary School?
Based on 115 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orchard Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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