Orchards Junior School

About Orchards Junior School

We are a large school but pride ourselves upon the commitment we make to ensure that every child is given the opportunity to fulfill their potential by staff who understand them as individuals. The school has exceptional strengths in sport (Active mark Gold / PESS / Healthy Schools), music /drama productions (Arts mark Gold) and commitment to the school ethos.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dr P Jones

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

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

21.6

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

58.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

78.0%

Reading

Avg score: 105.0

68.0%

Maths

Avg score: 103.0

77.0%

Writing

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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Oliver T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent School with a Great Community"

Orchards Junior School has exceeded our expectations. The school's commitment to providing opportunities for every child to achieve their full potential is truly impressive. The annual music and drama productions are a highlight of the year for us!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophia D Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 10, 2023

5.0

"A School that Truly Cares"

The whole staff at Orchards Junior School are dedicated to helping every child succeed. The school's extra-curricular activities and educational visits programme have been a great bonus for our child. We're so grateful to have found such an amazing school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A School that Truly SPARKLEs"

We've had an amazing experience at Orchards Junior School. The teachers are so supportive and encouraging, and the school's values really shine through in everything they do. Our child has thrived in the welcoming and inclusive environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca L Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"A Great School with Some Minor Improvements Needed"

We were really happy with Orchards Junior School when our child was there. The school's focus on pupil tracking and individual target setting was a real strength. However, we felt that there could have been more opportunities for parental involvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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