The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Zoe McIntyre (Head of School)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard School
Primary · Very close
The Willows School and Early Years Centre
Primary · Very close
Shepherdswell School
Primary · 381m away
Shepherdswell Academy
Primary · 381m away
Falconhurst School
Primary · 843m away
Jubilee Wood Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Oldbrook First School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Sir Frank Markham Community School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Academy?
Orchard Academy currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Academy take?
Orchard Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Academy?
Orchard Academy is in Milton Keynes, MK6 3HW, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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