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Orchards Church of England Primary School
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- Wisbech PE13 3NP
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Based on the inspection date: 05 July 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff have received appropriate training to teach phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils now study a range of different texts, including Shakespeare.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers do not use assessment information effectively enough to adapt learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders have put in place a new approach to phonics for catching up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in a calm and orderly way with clear expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils do not have a secure enough phonics base.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers do not consistently adapt their teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying issues are infrequent as pupils are well supported to resolve problems.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a safe culture; staff are clear on identifying concerns.
Parent Feedback: Leaders are working to grow engagement with parents and carers.
Parental Involvement: Events such as coffee mornings are having a positive impact.
Extracurricular Activities: Programme of trips and visits broadens pupils’ experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have trained staff in the delivery of the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: The gaps in pupils’ ability to decode and blend words are being filled.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers have not always developed the depth of subject knowledge needed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers follow the curriculum but do not always adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs.
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Orchards Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 400 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 2-11 | 7-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 21.8 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 101 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 97 | 102 | 104 |
| 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 | 98 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 97 | 99 | 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 | 26% | 55.21% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.3% | 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 | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | 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 | 97 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 95 | 93 | 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 | 14% | 56.09% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.65% | 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 | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | 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 | - | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 91 | 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 | - | 55.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.78% | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchards Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1