Orchard Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Kirklees. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Primary Academy.

Dewsbury, WF128QT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
15 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Princess Road
Chickenley
Dewsbury, WF128QT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142003
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QT
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Capacity
350 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
414
Free School Meals
70.4% (291 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.0% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
40.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
6.0%
Reading Score:
100.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 100.0
2023 100.0 99.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
414 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empower all to be the best that they can be."

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework Club Art Club Sports Clubs Dance Cooking Nature Nutters

Curriculum Highlights

Forest school program Enrichment curriculum Outdoor/active learning High priority on reading Emphasis on physical activity, sport and competition

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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.

SEND Provision

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.

Admissions Criteria

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.

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