The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Lee (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Torun Way, Haydon End, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 1UG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaydonleigh Primary School
Primary · 617m away
St Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · 671m away
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 737m away
Abbey Park School
Secondary · 754m away
Brimble Hill Special School
Special school · 794m away
Uplands School
Special school · 889m away
Bridlewood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Red Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchid Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orchid Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchid Vale Primary School?
Orchid Vale Primary School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchid Vale Primary School take?
Orchid Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchid Vale Primary School?
Orchid Vale Primary School is in Swindon, SN25 1UG, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchid Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Orchid Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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