Orchard Lea Junior School

A good community school school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Lea Junior School.

Fareham, PO156BJ Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
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
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Kennedy Avenue
Fareham, PO156BJ
Phone
1329234471
Website
orchardlea-jun.hants.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116225
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6BJ
Website
www.orchardlea-jun.hants.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
256 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
229
Free School Meals
23.1% (53 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Orchard Lea Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 102.0
2024 103.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
229 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Every Child, Every Day"

Caring Resilient Independent Collaborative Reflective

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher welcomes visitors to the Orchard Lea Federation, describing a two-school site with cohesive, progressive primary education, a safe and stimulating environment, dedicated staff and a focus on Every Child, Every Day.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunchtime and after school clubs (Infant): Superstar sports Dance, Portsmouth in the community, Superstar sports Gymnastics; Junior: CM Sports, Sama Karate, Gymnastics, Brownies, Big Mouth, Art Club, The Rock Project, Recorder Club, Pompey in the community, TJ's Breakfast and After School Club

Sports

Dance Gymnastics Karate

Facilities

Art room Music room Library ICT suite Outdoor area SEND room Nurture room Daily mile track Extensive school grounds Spacious playgrounds

Curriculum Highlights

RWI phonics approach (Read Write Inc) for phonics and reading Reading through Book Study, and use of the Hampshire Teaching Reading for Comprehension Toolkit English writing taught via a structured three-step process and guided writing; focus on high quality literature and vocabulary Maths taught to National Curriculum with Hampshire Schemes of Learning; emphasis on fluency, reasoning and problem solving; Times Tables Rockstars used for recall; Multiplication Tables Check at end of Year 4 Maths outcomes and progression planned through KS1 to KS2 with links to other subjects; use of concrete, pictorial and abstract representations

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club and after school club are offered (TJ's Breakfast and After School Club); reference to TJ's Club Website for details.

Financial Information

Additional Music Lessons for junior pupils are charged at £50 per term.

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