The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Muslim 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr Hoosen Randeree
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Livity School
Special school · 914m away
Hitherfield Primary School
Primary · 996m away
Mortimer School
Special school · 1.2km away
Maypole School (Leigham Court)
Independent · 1.2km away
Dunraven School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
The Elmgreen School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired
Special school · 1.4km away
Thurlow Park Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Orchard School's Ofsted rating?
The Orchard School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Orchard School?
The Orchard School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Orchard School take?
The Orchard School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Orchard School?
The Orchard School is in London, SW2 3ES, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Orchard School have a sixth form?
No, The Orchard School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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