Orchard School & Nursery
Orchard School & Nursery is an independent school in Bedford for pupils aged 0 to 9. It has 91 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Orchard School & Nursery is Good, from an inspection in March 2010.
Ofsted inspection: March 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 0-9 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Higham Gobion Road Barton-le-Clay Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 4RB |
| Reference Number | 133596 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 91 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.55%
Girls: 49.45% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Orchard School and Nursery is performing well as a good school with some outstanding features. The school provides a holistic approach to education and care, which has successfully instilled a passion for learning among its pupils. The quality of teaching and curriculum is strong, leading to good progress and well above average standards. Safeguarding measures are robust, ensuring a safe environment for the children. The school has shown commendable improvement since its last inspection, addressing previous recommendations effectively.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding care and safeguarding measures in place
- Good quality of education with some outstanding features
- Innovative and engaging curriculum that meets pupils' needs
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils enhancing learning experience
- Outstanding spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Need for consistency in marking and feedback to support pupil improvement
- Lack of a dedicated outdoor play area for Early Years Foundation Stage
- Limited comparison of students' progress with national standards
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Orchard School & Nursery were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Orchard School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Orchard School & Nursery is Good, from an inspection in March 2010.
When was Orchard School & Nursery last inspected by Ofsted?
Orchard School & Nursery was last inspected in March 2010.
How many pupils does Orchard School & Nursery have?
Orchard School & Nursery has 91 pupils on roll.
What age range does Orchard School & Nursery cover?
Orchard School & Nursery for pupils aged 0 to 9.
Where is Orchard School & Nursery?
Orchard School & Nursery is at Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB.