SchoolScoresOrchard Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB
023 8084 3162 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 5 July 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
64% — about the same as the Hampshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 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 Hampshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 76th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 20.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 47th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 73rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 11.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 9.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 25th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 68th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.5%* | 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
- Orchard Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022, before conversion)
- Wildground Infant School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023
- Wildground Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hythe Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterside Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor CofE Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Marchwood CofE Infant School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Cadland Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's Primary and Nursery School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marchwood Junior School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Orchard Junior School 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%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115988.
- 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.