A good academy converter school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orchard Way Primary School.
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 | 106.0 | 105.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 103.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"All Different, All Equal, All Achieve"
Through Religious Education and British Values teaching, the school teaches about major religious groups and promotes shared values in conjunction with core British values.
Headteacher Andrew May welcomes families, emphasises an inclusive, safe and nurturing learning environment, and invites parent involvement and partnership in the school community.
The SEND policy describes Orchard Way as an inclusive school with the ethos All Different, All Equal, All Achieve, and states that pupils with special educational needs are valued and supported through a caring, positive and stimulating approach to help them overcome barriers and achieve lifelong learning.
Orchard Way follows Croydon Local Authority admissions procedures. The stated order of priority is: Looked-after children/previously looked-after children, Siblings, Medical, Distance. Information is provided for Reception Admissions 2026 and In-Year Admissions.