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Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
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Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
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- Broughton Astley LE9 6QX
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in early years make good progress in all areas, including reading and maths, due to well-planned activities.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, ensuring depth of learning across various subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: The early years outdoor learning area requires development to provide better learning opportunities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics are improving rapidly across the school.
Support for Falling Behind: New systems for measuring progress identify pupils falling behind and ensure quick intervention.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy learning, are polite, confident, and have good attitudes towards their education.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders ensure pupils with SEND have full access to the curriculum through additional support and specialist equipment.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have a good understanding of internet safety and bullying is dealt with effectively by adults.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school environment is well-ordered and safe, promoting pupils' well-being.
Parent Feedback: 'A small school with a big heart' sums up the views of many parents about the school.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities, including successful football teams.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor area in early years needs improvement for better learning opportunities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and receive necessary training and support to improve practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Improved teaching quality has led to better pupil outcomes over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Precise feedback and marking support lesson planning and pupil progress effectively.
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Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 192 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All visitors to our school website are cordially welcomed on behalf of everyone at Orchard C of E Primary School. In Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, we have a small rural primary school with about 200 wonderful students who are well-behaved, thoughtful, and work incredibly hard. Our staff members work really hard and are compassionate. We care for the children's health and wellbeing in addition to their educational development, thus we try to give them as many chances in the broader curriculum as we can. Every member of the staff strives to make the school a joyful, caring place where all students love going. We strive to provide kids at Orchard with the finest possible start to their educational journey and their primary school experience overall, along with highly supportive parents and governors. Orchard is a busy but welcoming school that hosts a number of activities and events all year long. This website attempts to provide current information for prospective parents, present parents, and the larger community, as well as offer you a flavour of the school. We sincerely hope you enjoy looking through our website and locate all the information you need. Please feel free to email or call the school if you have any additional questions.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 57.58% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 7.11% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% 24 | 63.76% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 3 | 10.79% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% 3 | 62.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 9.61% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 92 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 56.2% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.48% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 9th Jul 2025 - 24th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 8th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Local authority ratio 19 : 1