Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley, Broughton Astley
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Broughton Astley. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 105th-highest of the 211 schools in Leicestershire with published results, and 6,834th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley in detail
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley in its own words
In its own words: "I hope that it will give you a flavour of our wonderful school. We are very proud of our school, our pupils and their successes. We pride ourselves on our warm and friendly atmosphere and hope that new parents and children will quickly feel part of our school family."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley are Old Mill Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); Hallbrook Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 78% maths); Croft Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Requires improvement, 63% reading, 50% maths); and All Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote (2.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths).
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Old Mill Primary SchoolHallbrook Primary SchoolCroft Church of England Primary SchoolAll Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote
Who goes there
12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Narborough Rail Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Street (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are happy at Orchard Church of England Primary School. They are polite and respectful. The school's Christian values guide pupils in everything they do. Pupils know these values well and eagerly strive to earn rewards for demonstrating them. In lessons, pupils follow well-established routines and behave well. At playtimes, they play together in the pleasant outdoor space. Incidents of poor behaviour are exceptionally rare. Pupils feel safe in the school and trust the staff to deal with any problems quickly.
The school has high expectations for what pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. The curriculum is broad and ambitious. Pupils enjoy learning and try hard in lessons. Most pupils achieve well. Children in the early years get off to a good start. They demonstrate curiosity and resilience as they learn and play in the well-planned learning environment.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Reading has been prioritised in the school. In the early years and key stage 1, pupils benefit from a well-established phonics programme. Staff deliver phonics lessons expertly. They check pupils' phonic knowledge often and make sure that pupils practise reading from books that are at the right stage for them. Pupils who fall behind are supported to catch up. As a result, almost all pupils quickly learn to read. Across the school, staff read to pupils daily from well-chosen stories and rhymes. Older children are exposed to a wide range of texts that includes novels, poetry and non-fiction. This helps them to gain a rich vocabulary and develop into confident readers.
Across the curriculum, the school has thought carefully about the knowledge that pupils should learn and the order in which they should learn it. In mathematics, for example, concepts are sequenced well so that pupils build on what they have learned previously. This helps them to make connections in their learning and remember what they have learned. In art, the curriculum supports pupils to develop skills while studying the work of an interesting variety of artists from around the world. In religious education, pupils deepen their understanding of Christianity and learn about other religions as they progress.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
22.5
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley.
- Premier Education at OrchardAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
190 pupils
210 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Broughton Astley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Broughton Astley
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
13.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
192
Total Pupils
90
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,384
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,248
Per pupil
£1086k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Questions parents ask about Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
What are SATs results like at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Of the pupils at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
No fixed boundary. When Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Classes at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley has around 192 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education at Orchard (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley is at Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6QX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)