The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 531
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 56.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Stephen O'Brien (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | 23 May 2012
Interim assessment
January 2012 | 09 January 2012
Full inspection
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Holcroft Road, Hackney, London, E9 7BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBangabandhu Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Harpley School
Special school · 1.9km away
Hague Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
London East Alternative Provision
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Mazahirul Uloom London School
Independent · 2.1km away
John Scurr Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Stewart Headlam Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Solebay Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School currently has 531 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Primary School take?
Orchard Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School is in London, E9 7BB, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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