The Orchard School

A requires improvement community special school school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Orchard School.

Oldbury, B688LD Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 December 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Causeway Green Road
Oldbury, B688LD
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School Information

URN
132232
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LD
Ofsted rating
Requires Improvement
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
15
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
146 pupils
2-11

School Demographics

Total Pupils
146
Free School Meals
50.0% (73 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (146 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days