Orchards Church of England Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 2–11401 pupils

Cherry Road, PE13 3NPWebsite01945583799

Inspected401 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils401

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils401

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

401 / 420 (95%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Dr Damien Homden

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 26%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

8.6%

Absence rate

Key Metrics

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence25.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate36.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 22.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 5.7%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication67 pupils (60%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder14 pupils (13%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health14 pupils (13%)

Specific Learning Difficulty9 pupils (8%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 23

Teaching assistants (FTE)27

Support staff (FTE)31

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils401

Free school meals 47.1%

English as additional language 52.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British45.6%

White Other31.7%

Mixed Other9.7%

Black African6.2%

Unclassified1.5%

Gypsy/Roma1.2%

Asian Other1.2%

Indian1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Other0.2%

Mixed White & Asian0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

52 responses

Safe★100.0%

Informed★100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Good progress90.0%

Good behaviour90.0%

Well taught80.0%

Well led80.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠40.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£7,461

total expenditure per pupil

+£61 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,263

Support staff£1,782

Premises£295

Energy£245

Learning resources£221

Income per pupil£7,776

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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