Orchard Primary Academy

Orchard Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Orchard Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Orchard Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Orchard Primary Academy?

Orchard Primary Academy has 363 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orchard Primary Academy take?

Orchard Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Orchard Primary Academy located?

Orchard Primary Academy is located in Dewsbury, WF12 8QT, Kirklees.

How do I apply to Orchard Primary Academy?

Orchard Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Orchard Primary Academy?

Distance did not decide places at Orchard Primary Academy for 2022-23 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Orchard Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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