The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 49.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Damien Homden
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClarkson Infants School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cambian Wisbech School
Independent · 1.6km away
The Nene Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wisbech Grammar School
Independent · 1.8km away
Ramnoth Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Leverington Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Elm Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
On Track Education Wisbech
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchards Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchards Church of England Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchards Church of England Academy?
Orchards Church of England Academy currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchards Church of England Academy take?
Orchards Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchards Church of England Academy?
Orchards Church of England Academy is in Wisbech, PE13 3NP, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchards Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Orchards Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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