Orchard Primary School

A good community school school in Hackney. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Primary School.

London, E97BB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 November 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holcroft Road
Hackney
London, E97BB
Phone
2089857785
Website
orchard.hackney.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100234
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Holcroft Road, Hackney, London, E9 7BB
Website
www.orchard.hackney.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
584
Free School Meals
56.0% (327 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.6 (5.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
584 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Caring, happy and welcoming Life-long learning and understanding Our learning community Every child has the right to succeed Our community working together Welcome

Head Teacher's Message

Our school is based in the vibrant and diverse community of Hackney, East London. We provide a rich and exciting curriculum to develop the confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will take our pupils through secondary school and beyond. We are part of the Viridis Federation and welcome visits with weekly tours. Headteacher: Ms Felicity Headen; Executive Headteacher: Mr Stephen O’Brien.

Curriculum Highlights

Maths: Mastery approach with models/images; concepts built through varied, progressively challenging problems; daily fluency sessions; curriculum delivered as a cyclical progression from Reception to Year 6. Maths: Aims to develop fluent number sense and the ability to recall and apply mathematical knowledge rapidly and accurately; emphasis on reasoning and solving problems. Music: National Curriculum-aligned; singing, playing instruments, composing and performing; opportunities to learn keyboard, guitar, drumming, violin, clarinet and flute; progression across EYFS to KS2; enrichment through trips and visitors. Art & Design: Art and DT taught in half-term blocks; study of diverse artists; six core units per year; art displayed around school; cross-curricular opportunities. History: Curriculum organized around five concepts (Where and When; Society and Settlement; Beliefs, Activities and Cultures; Significant People; Causes, Changes and Consequences); use of artefacts and high-quality texts; enrichment through artefacts, trips and visits. Religious Education: Covers Christianity and other principal religions; introduction of Humanism; enquiry-based learning about traditions, beliefs and practices; promotes reflection and global awareness.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs in our main school hall from 7.45am – 8.55am every day for a charge of £2 per child per day. After School Club runs from 3.30pm – 5.45pm every day for a charge of £12 per child per day.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery for children who have turned 3; Reception for entry in the September following the child’s 4th birthday; In Year admissions applying at any other time.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £2 per child per day; After School Club: £12 per child per day.

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