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The Orchard School
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- Lambeth SW2 3ES
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching develops strong reading, writing, and math skills but is less developed in geography and history.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils in all year groups make outstanding progress.
Areas Needing Improvement: Develop teachers鈥� subject knowledge in history and geography.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are well above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective small-group and individual teaching sessions quickly address any underachievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are very well-behaved, show great respect, and are willing to work hard.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND do well because care is taken to plan work that meets their individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying does not take place, and they know how to respond and the systems that exist to support them.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure all staff are well-trained in child protection, promoting a strong culture of safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school鈥檚 work.
Parental Involvement: The school has worked effectively with parents to help improve pupils鈥� attendance.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides a good range of clubs and extra-curricular activities, such as football and multisport competitive events.
Outdoor Facilities: Teaching assistants engage with children during outdoor role-play activities, creating fun and productive learning experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are totally committed to ensuring that pupils do their very best.
Impact on Student Progress: Excellent teaching over time results in very good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use feedback from senior leaders to improve their planning and teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge in some areas, like humanities, is still developing and not yet at the same high standard.
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About Us
The Orchard School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed, Muslim school located in Greater London, London.
It has 207 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 83% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 104 |
| 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 | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 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 | 83% | 61.94% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.19% | 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 | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above 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 | 112 2 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 6 | 98 | 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 | 80% 4 | 67.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 4 | 12.66% | 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 | 7.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 7.0 | Well Above 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 | 110 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 96 | 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 | 76% | 63.98% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 8 | 10.75% | 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 | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.4 | Well Above 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 | 111 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 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 | 76% | 62.19% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% | 9.09% | 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 | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 7.9 | Well Above Average |
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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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Orchard School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1