The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Amy Lang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Blenheim Crescent, Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6QX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomas Estley Community College
Secondary · 876m away
Hallbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lodge Farm Education
Independent · 1.6km away
Croft Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Brooke House Day School
Independent · 2.9km away
Henry David Learning Woodfield School
Independent · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley take?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is in Broughton Astley, LE9 6QX, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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