SchoolScoresOrchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QX
01455 283247 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 May 2016.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
68 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Leicestershire comparisons use the 131 of its 231 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 100 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 67th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 61st highest of 86 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 48 parents who had raised a concern Joint 32nd highest of 127 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicestershire figures pool parents at the Leicestershire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
64% — about the same as the Leicestershire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 93 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 144th highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 92nd highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 211th highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 155th highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 28th lowest of 229 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 59th lowest of 229 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 97th lowest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 114th lowest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.53% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 57th highest of 231 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 101st highest of 231 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 152nd highest of 192 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.2%* | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Old Mill Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hallbrook Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croft CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School, Sapcote 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunton Bassett Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cosby Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manorfield CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sharnford CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Huncote Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Red Hill Field Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley's Ofsted rating?
Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 May 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley?
96% of the 68 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Orchard CofE Primary School, Broughton Astley as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120120.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.