Orchard Primary School and Nursery, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, inclusive school where children thrive in a warm and nurturing environment. The early years provision is particularly excellent, preparing young children well for future learning. Pupils develop strong personal values, feel safe, and are supported to manage their emotions and behaviour well.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is ambitious, warm and well-led with excellent progress for young children
- Reading is effective with sound phonics teaching and attainment in line with national averages
- Behaviour is positive and bullying is very rare due to strong emotional support and clear expectations
- Safeguarding culture is open and effective with all legal requirements met
- Leadership team works collaboratively with staff and is making measured progress on school improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in writing and mathematics is below national averages with improvements still emerging
- Some pupils with SEND do not have precise enough targets and progress is inconsistent
- Teachers do not always build on gaps in pupils' prior knowledge quickly enough
- Teacher checks on understanding sometimes lack rigour and misconceptions are not always addressed
- Some pupils with SEND do not progress with sufficient independence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choirs, musical instrument lessons, school plays, handball competitions, football, hockey, sports clubs
Orchard Primary School and Nursery is a welcoming school with a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The early years provision is particularly strong, though achievement in writing and mathematics needs continued improvement.
At a Glance
17.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 64% to 70%. Maths has improved from 53% to 63%. Writing has improved from 33% to 60%.
Class Sizes
28.2
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
344 pupils
315 capacity
29 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.74206%
Overall absence
11.15242%
Persistent absence
269
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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