Orchard Vale Community School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westacott Road Whiddon Valley Barnstaple Devon EX32 8QY |
| Phone | 01271375074 |
| Reference Number | 137644 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 323 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.3%
Girls: 51.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| 2 | 24 | 25 | 49 |
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 5 | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| 6 | 19 | 28 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-06-26 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 26 June 2023 |
| 2017-03-30 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 28 April 2017 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| 2011-11-02 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 24 November 2011 |
| Previously as Orchard Vale Community School | |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 22 July 2010 |
| 2007-03-14 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 02 April 2007 |
| 2001-03-26 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 28 June 2001 |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 22 July 2010 |
| 2007-03-14 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 02 April 2007 |
| 2001-03-26 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 28 June 2001 |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | 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 | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.3 | 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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Eden Park Academy
Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8EF |
0.7 miles |
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Newport Community School Primary Academy
Landkey Road, Newport, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9BW |
0.94 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN |
1.11 miles |
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Landkey Community Primary Academy
Bakery Way, Landkey, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0LJ |
1.22 miles |
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Goodleigh Church of England Primary School
Goodleigh, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7LU |
1.22 miles |
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Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ |
1.25 miles |
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Yeo Valley Primary School
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB |
1.39 miles |
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Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
1.83 miles |
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Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
1.9 miles |
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Bishops Tawton Primary School
School Lane, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0AE |
1.91 miles |
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
2.57 miles |
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Holywell Church of England School
Tawstock, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3HZ |
2.69 miles |
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Swimbridge Church of England Primary School
Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 0PJ |
2.72 miles |
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Shirwell Community Primary School
School Lane, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JT |
2.76 miles |
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Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ |
3.22 miles |
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Marwood School
Whiddon, Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF |
4.19 miles |
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Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
4.56 miles |
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Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
Station Road, Bratton Fleming, Station Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4SB |
4.82 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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On Track Education Barnstaple
Narita House, Fishleigh Rd, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3UD |
0.43 miles |
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The Lampard Community School
St John's Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9DD |
0.83 miles |
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The Park Community School
Park Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 9AX |
1.28 miles |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
1.94 miles |
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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
2.12 miles |