The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Matthew Carbutt (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEarlsheaton Infant School
Primary · 692m away
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Primary · 928m away
Manor Croft Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastborough Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Paradise Primary School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Primary Academy?
Orchard Primary Academy currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Primary Academy take?
Orchard Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Primary Academy?
Orchard Primary Academy is in Dewsbury, WF12 8QT, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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