The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 8 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Carol Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrchard Infant School
Primary · Very close
Noadswood School
Secondary · 377m away
Wildground Infant School
Primary · 855m away
Wildground Junior School
Primary · 902m away
Greenwood School
Pupil referral unit · 995m away
Applemore College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hythe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Waterside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Junior School?
Orchard Junior School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Junior School take?
Orchard Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Junior School?
Orchard Junior School is in Southampton, SO45 4SB, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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