The Orchard School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Address | Christchurch Road London SW2 3ES |
| Phone | 02086714400 |
| Reference Number | 134507 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.34%
Girls: 52.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 89.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 53.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% |
| Caribbean | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-05-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-04-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-07-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
Cotherstone Road, Streatham, London, SW2 3NF |
0.06 miles |
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Holmewood Nursery School
66 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RW |
0.21 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Upper Tulse Hill, Lambeth, London, SW2 2RL |
0.23 miles |
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Fenstanton Primary School
Abbots Park, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PW |
0.32 miles |
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Streatham Wells Primary
50 Palace Road, London, SW2 3NJ |
0.36 miles |
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Richard Atkins Primary School
New Park Road, London, SW2 4JP |
0.39 miles |
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The Livity School
Adare Walk, Streatham, London, SW16 2PW |
0.57 miles |
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Jubilee Primary School
Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2JE |
0.6 miles |
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Hitherfield Primary School
Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ |
0.62 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Thornton Road, Clapham Park, London, SW12 0LF |
0.66 miles |
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The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten
24 Thornton Road, London, SW12 0LF |
0.66 miles |
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Maytree Nursery School
4 Allingham Road, London, SW4 8EG |
0.68 miles |
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Telferscot Primary School
Telferscot Road, Balham, London, SW12 0HW |
0.74 miles |
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Glenbrook Primary School
Clarence Crescent, Clapham Park, London, SW4 8LD |
0.78 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Trent Road, Lambeth, Corpus Christi Primary School, London, SW2 5BL |
0.81 miles |
|
Iqra Primary School
127 Park Hill, Off Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 9PA |
0.84 miles |
|
St Jude's Church of England Primary School
Regent Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0EL |
0.94 miles |
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Triangle Nursery School
35 Effra Parade, London, SW2 1PL |
0.96 miles |
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Rosendale Primary School
Rosendale Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8LR |
0.96 miles |
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Sudbourne Primary School
Mandrell Road, Brixton, London, SW2 5EF |
0.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Elm Court School
Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF |
0.29 miles |
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City Heights E-ACT Academy
33 Abbots Park, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PW |
0.32 miles |
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Harris Academy Clapham
Clarence Avenue, 33 Clarence Avenue, Clapham, London, SW4 8LD |
0.78 miles |
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Dunraven School
94-98 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QB |
0.8 miles |
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The Elmgreen School
Elmcourt Road, Tulse Hill, London, SE27 9BZ |
0.81 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Brixton Hill, Brixton, London, SW2 1QS |
0.83 miles |
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South Bank University Sixth Form
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS |
0.84 miles |
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Harris Clapham Sixth Form
73 Kings Avenue, London, SW4 8DX |
0.89 miles |
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JUS Education
12 Danbury Mews, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0BY |
0.94 miles |
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Turney Primary and Secondary Special School
Turney Road, London, SE21 8LX |
0.98 miles |
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Streatham & Clapham High School
|
1 miles |
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB |
1 miles |
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The Elms Academy
Elms Road, Clapham, London, SW4 9ET |
1.27 miles |
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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road, Lambeth, London, SE24 0QN |
1.33 miles |
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Belltrees Grove, London, SW16 2HY |
1.35 miles |
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Lambeth College
45 Clapham Common Southside, Clapham Common, London, SW4 9BL |
1.36 miles |
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St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
Malwood Road, London, SW12 8EN |
1.37 miles |
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London Park School Clapham
7-11 Nightingale Lane, London, SW4 9AH |
1.4 miles |
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Heron Academy
Heron Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0HZ |
1.45 miles |
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Chestnut Grove Academy
Chestnut Grove, Balham, 45 Chestnut Grove, London, SW12 8JZ |
1.52 miles |