The Orion Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grahame Park Way Mill Hill London NW7 2AL |
| Phone | 02082059324 |
| Reference Number | 131970 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 978 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.32%
Girls: 44.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 74.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 57 | 121 |
| 2 | 64 | 56 | 120 |
| 3 | 74 | 45 | 119 |
| 4 | 53 | 68 | 121 |
| 5 | 76 | 43 | 119 |
| 6 | 62 | 58 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 17.5% |
| White, Other | 14.3% |
| White, British | 14.2% |
| Asian, Other | 10.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.9% |
| Indian | 5.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-17 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2015-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-02-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-05 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 5 | 6 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Woodcroft Primary School
Goldbeaters Grove, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QF |
0.29 miles |
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Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
20 Daws Lane, London, NW7 4SL |
0.51 miles |
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St Martin's School
22 Goodwyn Avenue, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3RG |
0.53 miles |
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Goldbeaters Primary School
Thirleby Road, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 0HA |
0.56 miles |
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Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
Great Strand, London, NW9 5PE |
0.56 miles |
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The Annunciation RC Junior School
The Meads, Burnt Oak, Edgware, HA8 9HQ |
0.57 miles |
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Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School
68 Hale Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3RT |
0.63 miles |
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Deansbrook Infant School
Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3ED |
0.71 miles |
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Deansbrook Junior School
Hale Drive, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3ED |
0.71 miles |
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The Annunciation Catholic Infant School
Thirleby Road, Edgware, HA8 0HQ |
0.72 miles |
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Goodwyn School
Hammers Lane, Mill Hill, London, London, NW7 4DB |
0.74 miles |
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Menorah Foundation School
2-8 Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
0.77 miles |
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Dollis Primary School
Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2BU |
0.93 miles |
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Barnfield Primary School
Silkstream Road, Edgware, HA8 0DA |
0.95 miles |
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Shalom Noam Primary School
East Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0AJ |
0.98 miles |
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Watling Park School
Pavilion Way, Burnt Oak, Barnet, HA8 9YA |
0.99 miles |
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St Paul's CofE Primary School NW7
The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London, Middlesex, NW7 1QU |
1.05 miles |
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The Northgate School
Edgware Community Hospital, Edgware, HA8 0AD |
1.12 miles |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1EJ |
1.18 miles |
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Beis Yaakov Primary School
373 Edgware Road, London, NW9 6NQ |
1.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Saracens High School
Corner Mead, London, NW9 4AS |
0.54 miles |
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St James' Catholic High School
Great Strand, Colindale, London, NW9 5PE |
0.57 miles |
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Copthall School
Pursley Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EP |
0.58 miles |
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Hasmonean High School for Girls
2 - 4 Page Street, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2EU |
0.63 miles |
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Menorah Grammar School
Abbots Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 0QS |
0.77 miles |
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Mill Hill School Foundation
The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1QS |
1 miles |
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Ellern Mede School Limited
Oakleigh Park North, Whetstone, London, N20 9AR |
1.17 miles |
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North London Grammar School
110 Colindeep Lane, London, NW9 6HB |
1.27 miles |
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St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House, Sunningfields Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4QR |
1.45 miles |
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Mill Hill County High School
Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4LL |
1.47 miles |
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The Village School
Grove Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0JY |
1.48 miles |
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Kisharon School
54 Parson Street, LONDON, NW4 1TP |
1.57 miles |
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Kisharon College
54 Parson Street, Hendon, London, NW4 1TP |
1.58 miles |
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Hasmonean High School for Boys
Holders Hill Road, Hendon, London, NW4 1NA |
1.59 miles |
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Brampton College
Lodge House, Lodge Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4DQ |
1.7 miles |
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Kingsbury High School
Princes Avenue, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9JR |
1.78 miles |
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Tiferes High School
The Community Centre, 18 Raleigh Close, Hendon, London, NW4 2TA |
1.84 miles |
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Southover Partnership School
288 Kingsbury Road, Roe Green Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 9HA |
1.87 miles |
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Canons High School
Shaldon Road, Edgware, HA8 6AN |
1.88 miles |
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Beth Jacob Grammar School for Girls
Stratford Road, Hendon, London, NW4 2AT |
1.9 miles |