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The Orchards School
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The Orchards School
- Primary
- Bromsgrove B61 8QN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff deliver phonics curriculum well and regularly check pupils' reading progress
Success of the Curriculum: Most pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects
Areas Needing Improvement: A minority of foundation subjects need more consistent logical steps in implementation
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils struggling with reading are supported well to catch up
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show focus and enthusiasm in lessons
Performance in Maths & Reading: Proportion of pupils who met the phonics screening check in Year 1 was below national average
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems are in place; bespoke equipment and extra help enables these pupils to achieve well
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Clear policy and system for managing behaviour; pupils feel safe
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe; staff are caring and nurturing
Parent Feedback: Parents have positive views of the school and recognise improvements, especially in behaviour and personal development
Parental Involvement: Parents and staff appreciate the changes and support from the trust
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy drama and choir, and take on responsibilities such as school council members
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate practical steps taken by the school to manage their workload
Impact on Student Progress: High expectations for achievement; continual support to deliver curriculum as intended
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, pupils鈥� learning is not routinely developed in logical steps
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The Orchards School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 257 students from age 3-9 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-9 | 5-9 | 3-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.1 | 25.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Orchards School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1