SchoolScoresOrchard Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 3HW
01908 735882 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 June 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
88 pupils in this year group.
52% — 14 points below the Milton Keynes average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Milton Keynes. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.0% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.4% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 29th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 79th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 82nd lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 74th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 66th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 56.6% | 15.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- The Willows School and Early Years Centre 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Shepherdswell Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Falconhurst School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2021 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jubilee Wood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldbrook First School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023
- Downs Barn School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Middleton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southwood School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Germander Park School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Orchard Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138605.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.