Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

A good academy converter school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School.

Pontefract, WF82NJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
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
7 November 2019
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
Orchard Head Lane
Pontefract, WF82NJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139503
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2NJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
315 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
340
Free School Meals
19.5% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.5 (6.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 107.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
340 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

"We grow, we flourish, we succeed."

Prepared to learn Exemplary in the way I present myself Respectful

Religious Education aims to develop positive attitudes and respect for all religions and worldviews, prepare pupils for citizenship in a diverse world, explore aspects of British Values in relation to religions and worldviews, and develop pupils' vocabulary, oracy and reflective thinking.

Head Teacher's Message

Orchard Head is dedicated to ensuring every child grows, flourishes and succeeds in a safe, happy learning environment, offering a wide range of enriching experiences and valuing strong partnerships with the Pontefract Academies Trust and the local community.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology (DT) English Geography History Maths Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish Music Physical Education PSHE Religious Education Science Phonics and Reading Scheme

SEND Provision

The curriculum is designed to be accessible for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Regulations 2014. Our SEND report can be found here.

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