SchoolScoresOrchard Way Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
020 8777 6111 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 22 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Croydon comparisons use the 49 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 14th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 18th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 82% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 37%). 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. Croydon figures pool parents at the Croydon 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
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Croydon average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 78% | 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. | 106 | 106 | 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 Croydon. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 79 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 61st highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.5% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.5% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 65th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.5% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 76th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 61st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.1% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 46th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 31st highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 77th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 17.4%* | 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
- Monks Orchard Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Lodge Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marian Vian Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St David's Prep 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Harris Primary Academy Benson 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Forest Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Unicorn Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchard Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Way Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Orchard Way Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Orchard Way Primary School?
95% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Orchard Way Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Orchard Way Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put Orchard Way Primary School as their first choice for 23 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 20 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 148971.
- 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.