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Orchard Primary Academy
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Orchard Primary Academy
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- Kirklees WF12 8QT
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is a top priority with an ambitious plan to transform early reading.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers know the curriculum well and pupils benefit from engaging lessons.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some phonics sessions lack pace; subject leadership in history needs further development.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders have identified key knowledge in subjects like mathematics and science for pupil success.
Support for Falling Behind: Teaching assistants provide extra teaching until gaps in learning are bridged.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, share ideas, and understand expectations. Instances of bullying are rare and handled effectively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure pupils with SEND access the same curriculum with tailored strategies and resources.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances of bullying are rare and managed well by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with detailed records and strong communication ensuring pupil safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions on the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in a wealth of activities like theme days, mindfulness activities, music lessons, after-school clubs, and sports.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' engagement with training supplements their subject knowledge, contributing to pupil progress.
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About Us
Orchard Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 414 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-7 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 22.3 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 100 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 99 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 30% | 55.9% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 96 6 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 94 6 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 10% 27 | 57.49% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.58% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 4 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 4 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% 21 | 54.16% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 7.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 96 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 16% | 51.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.04% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchard Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1