The Orchard Infant School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bridge Road East Molesey Surrey KT8 9HT |
| Reference Number | 124964 |
The Orchard Infant School is performing well, achieving a good overall effectiveness rating. The school has a strong commitment to inclusivity and safeguarding, with pupils feeling safe and happy, and parents expressing satisfaction with the nurturing environment that promotes a love for learning. The quality of education is good, particularly in mathematics and reading, supported by high expectations and effective teaching practices. However, there are some inconsistencies in the curriculum delivery, especially regarding certain subjects and the clarity of what students need to learn, which may impact pupils' knowledge retention in those areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 241 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.79%
Girls: 50.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 35 | 86 |
| 2 | 34 | 44 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| White, Other | 7.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 08 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes among pupils
- Strong emphasis on kindness and inclusivity
- High standards in mathematics and reading education
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Dedicated and cohesive staff team
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of certain curriculum areas
- Some subject leaders lack confidence in managing curriculum implementation
- Variability in knowledge retention across the school
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 56 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Lawrence CofE Aided Junior School, East Molesey
Church Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9DR |
0.42 miles |
|
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Beauchamp Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2PG |
0.57 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, Thames Ditton
Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0LP |
0.65 miles |
|
Thames Ditton Infant School
Speer Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0PW |
0.75 miles |
|
Chandlers Field Primary Academy
High Street, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2LX |
0.9 miles |
|
Thames Ditton Junior School
Mercer Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0BS |
1 miles |
|
Weston Green Preparatory School
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JN |
1.06 miles |
|
Hurst Park Primary Academy
Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1QS |
1.17 miles |
|
Twickenham Preparatory School
43 High Street, Hampton, TW12 2SA |
1.2 miles |
|
Cranmere Primary School
Arran Way, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8BE |
1.42 miles |
|
Hampton Junior School
Percy Road, Hampton, TW12 2LA |
1.57 miles |
|
Long Ditton St Mary's CofE (Aided) Junior School
Sugden Road, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT7 0AD |
1.59 miles |
|
St Mary's Hampton Church of England Primary
Oldfield Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2HP |
1.59 miles |
|
Hinchley Wood Primary School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.69 miles |
|
Long Ditton Infant and Nursery School
Ditton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5JB |
1.75 miles |
|
Carlisle Infant School
Broad Lane, Hampton, TW12 3AJ |
1.76 miles |
|
Hampton Infant School and Nursery
Ripley Road, Hampton, TW12 2JH |
1.8 miles |
|
St Andrew's and St Mark's CofE Junior School
Maple Road, St Andrew's & St Mark's Junior Sch, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.85 miles |
|
Maple Infants' School
Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4AL |
1.86 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
St Mark's Road, Teddington, TW11 9DD |
1.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Hampton Court House
Hampton Court House, Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9BS |
0.7 miles |
|
Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7 0JB |
0.81 miles |
|
Hopescourt School
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2FQ |
1.23 miles |
|
The Beech House School
413 Walton Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2EJ |
1.44 miles |
|
Hinchley Wood School
Claygate Lane, Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ |
1.61 miles |
|
Esher Church of England High School
More Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AP |
1.9 miles |
|
Woodstock House School
Woodstock Lane North, Long Ditton, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5HN |
1.91 miles |
|
Surbiton High School
13-15 Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
1.93 miles |
|
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ |
2 miles |
|
Bedelsford School
Grange Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2QZ |
2.11 miles |
|
Lady Eleanor Holles School
Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HF |
2.15 miles |
|
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 4TU |
2.17 miles |
|
Hampton School
Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD |
2.25 miles |
|
Teddington School
Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9PJ |
2.27 miles |
|
Shrewsbury House School
107 Ditton Road, Surbiton, KT6 6RL |
2.29 miles |
|
Hampton High
Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3HB |
2.32 miles |
|
Dysart School
190 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6HL |
2.38 miles |
|
Kingston Grammar School
London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
2.4 miles |
|
Tiffin School
Queen Elizabeth Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6RL |
2.47 miles |
|
Seva Education Twickenham
11 Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TL |
2.48 miles |