The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 59.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- GREENHEART LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Walker-Gordon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rhayader Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1TX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBellfield Infant School (NC)
Primary · 839m away
Bellfield Junior School
Primary · 839m away
Merritts Brook Primary E-ACT Academy
Primary · 851m away
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children
Special school · 947m away
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Victoria School
Special school · 1.0km away
Victoria College
Special school · 1.0km away
The Edge Academy
Free school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Orchards Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Orchards Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Orchards Primary Academy?
The Orchards Primary Academy currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Orchards Primary Academy take?
The Orchards Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Orchards Primary Academy?
The Orchards Primary Academy is in Birmingham, B31 1TX, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Orchards Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Orchards Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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