Orchard Primary School and Nursery

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11348 pupils

Chapel Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, NG17 8JYWebsite01623455939

Good348 pupilsAges 2–11

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Good4y ago

Inspected Feb 2022

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils348

Good4y ago

Ages2 - 11

Pupils348

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

348 / 315 (110%)

Avg Class Size

~39*

Head Teacher

Ms Alison Prodger

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2022

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 60%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

5.7%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.7%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support34.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.7%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication44 pupils (35%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty40 pupils (32%)

Not Assessed11 pupils (9%)

Other10 pupils (8%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (2%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)13

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils348

Free school meals18.4%

English as additional language4.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British87.1%

Mixed White & Asian2.9%

White Other2.6%

Black African2.6%

Asian Other1.1%

Pakistani0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Other0.6%

Black Caribbean0.6%

White Irish0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,373

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,027 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,732

Support staff£1,837

Premises£328

Energy£85

Learning resources£288

Income per pupil£6,068

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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