The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Ms Alison Prodger (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chapel Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8JY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe West Park Academy
Primary · 657m away
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 772m away
Outwood Academy Kirkby
Secondary · 1.4km away
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Morven Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kirkby Woodhouse School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bracken Hill School
Special school · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard Primary School and Nursery take?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchard Primary School and Nursery?
Orchard Primary School and Nursery is in Nottingham, NG17 8JY, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Orchard Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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