SchoolScoresOrchard Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SOUTH PENNINE ACADEMIES
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QT
01924 469578 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 June 2022.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Dewsbury comparisons use the 12 of its 19 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Dewsbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dewsbury. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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. Dewsbury figures pool parents at the Dewsbury 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
42 pupils in this year group.
43% — 17 points below the Kirklees average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 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 Kirklees. 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 60 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 71.0% | 27.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 24.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 13.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.6 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 19 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 18 state primary schools in Dewsbury. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.0% | 13.2%* | 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
- Earlsheaton Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024, before conversion)
- Gawthorpe Community Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bywell CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastborough Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Paradise Primary School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Hanging Heaton CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Savile Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Pentland Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 June 2022.
How did Orchard Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Orchard Primary Academy?
76% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Orchard Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Orchard Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Orchard Primary Academy as their first choice for 37 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 37 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 142003.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.