Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

About Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

We are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, flourish and succeed. Our dedicated team of staff strive to provide a wide range of learning opportunities that spark curiosity and inspire confidence in our students.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs K Adams

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 49 responses • 13.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.9% positive 4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.8% positive 4.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

91.8% positive 6.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

100.1% positive

My child does well at this school

98% positive 2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 49 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

16.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

64.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Liam H Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School"

We have been at Orchard Head for a few months now and our child has settled in so well. The staff are always happy to help and the school's commitment to remembrance day and local community involvement is something we really value. We feel our child is getting a great education and making new friends.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 12, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We've been at Orchard Head for a year now and I couldn't be happier with the care and education our child is receiving. The staff are friendly and approachable, the facilities are great and the school values align with our own family values. We feel lucky to be a part of the Orchard Head community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Great School, Wish I Could Still Be a Part Of It!"

I was a parent at Orchard Head for 5 years and thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The school's values and commitment to education are second to none. I wish I could still be a part of the community, my child may have moved to a different school but I still keep in touch with teachers and other parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Jamie B Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2022

3.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We've been at Orchard Head for a while now and while the staff are generally friendly, I've had some issues with communication and organisation. The facilities are nice and the school's commitment to local community involvement is great but I feel there could be some improvements made. Overall, it's an okay school but not without its flaws.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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