The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr James Chapman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Scotch Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Chad's CofE Primary School
Primary · 575m away
The Bridge Academy
Academy · 695m away
Nether Stowe School
Secondary · 797m away
Charnwood Primary Academy
Primary · 946m away
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Streethay Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rocklands School
Special school · 1.1km away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Scotch Orchard Primary School?
Scotch Orchard Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scotch Orchard Primary School take?
Scotch Orchard Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scotch Orchard Primary School?
Scotch Orchard Primary School is in Lichfield, WS13 6DE, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scotch Orchard Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Scotch 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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