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Orchid Vale Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Orchid Vale Primary School
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Orchid Vale Primary School
- Primary
- Haydon Wick SN25 1UG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority; children learn to read as soon as they start Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum in most subjects is well structured and ambitious for all pupils to achieve well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects' curriculums are less developed and need to identify precise content pupils need to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Deep dives carried out in mathematics and early reading show pupils use existing knowledge to understand new concepts.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff check what pupils know to identify gaps in knowledge and provide support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, well mannered, and respond positively to high expectations for behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive timely support and resources needed from early years onwards.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say adults in school are kind and care for them, helping them feel happy and safe.
Parent Feedback: Most parents are positive about the school, citing staff as welcoming and approachable.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of clubs like cricket, dance, football, forest school and cheerleading.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in enriching trips, for example to the theatre.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well supported and proud of the school; prioritised staff development ensures secure subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Most teaching activities help pupils to learn and remember essential knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Where the curriculum is implemented successfully, staff check what pupils know, remember and can do.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, staff do not always know what pupils remember and can do due to less developed curriculum.
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About Us
Orchid Vale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 406 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 23.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 103 |
| 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 | 104 | 89 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 90 | 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% | 49.34% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.24% | 7.42% |
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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | 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.
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.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchid Vale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
