The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Spencer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oxford Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerton Court School
Independent · 360m away
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Primary · 434m away
Hope Community School
Primary · 605m away
Kemnal Technology College
Secondary · 983m away
Cleeve Park School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Cleeve Meadow School
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
Benedict House Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
West Lodge School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Primary School?
Orchard Primary School currently has 211 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 Sidcup, DA14 6LW, in the Bexley 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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