The Orchard Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gammons Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5JW |
| Phone | 01923672280 |
| Reference Number | 145352 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 434 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.54%
Girls: 50.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 56.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 2 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 32 | 26 | 58 |
| 5 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27.4% |
| Indian | 22.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-07-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-02-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Orchard Primary School | ||
| 2016-01-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-05-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2016-01-26 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2011-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-04-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-05-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-20 | 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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | 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 | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
0.39 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
0.4 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
0.57 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
0.66 miles |
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Kingsway Infants' School
North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0ES |
0.69 miles |
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Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
0.7 miles |
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
0.71 miles |
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Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
0.8 miles |
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Leavesden JMI School
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ |
0.82 miles |
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Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PE |
0.92 miles |
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Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
0.93 miles |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
0.93 miles |
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Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ |
0.95 miles |
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Cassiobury Junior School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD |
1.01 miles |
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The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH |
1.19 miles |
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Knutsford Primary Academy
Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER |
1.28 miles |
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX |
1.29 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Langleybury Lane, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8RJ |
1.36 miles |
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Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hazelwood Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0LG |
1.38 miles |
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Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
1.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
0.81 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.39 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
1.51 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
1.53 miles |
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Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
1.58 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
1.75 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
1.77 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
1.88 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
2.05 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.07 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.3 miles |
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The Purcell School
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2.41 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
2.42 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
3.01 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
3.01 miles |
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Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
3.05 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
3.22 miles |
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Kings Langley School
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN |
3.25 miles |
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Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF |
3.42 miles |
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
3.51 miles |