A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Primary Academy.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023 | 100.0 | 99.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Empower all to be the best that they can be."
Clubs
Breakfast Club runs 8:00–8:50am and is free of charge. After-School Clubs run most weeknights after school (except Friday) from about 3:15–4:00pm; examples include homework, art club, sports clubs, dance, cooking, nature nutters. All clubs are free.
The school provides a Wave 1 offer (full-time education in classes with differentiated curriculum and in-class support), with Wave 2 and Wave 3 interventions available. There are three SEND plans (EHCP, IAPDR, ANP), SENDCo support, regular SENDCo surgeries, and access to external services. Interventions are evidenced and reviewed via online systems (Provision Map) and Arbor; progress is tracked and reviewed with families through termly meetings and annual reviews where applicable. The school also offers breakfast and after-school clubs, a Dojo system for rewards, learning mentors, and counselling as part of its SEND and wellbeing provision.
Orchard Primary Academy is described as a non-selective academy using Kirklees Local Authority coordinated admission arrangements, with a defined priority admission area. Applications are online and require three choices. If fewer than the academy’s AN places are available, preferences may be met; if applications exceed places, oversubscription criteria apply. Waiting lists and appeals processes are in place.