SchoolScoresThe Orchard School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Muslim
Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3NE
020 8671 4400 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 May 2019.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 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
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Lambeth comparisons use the 36 of its 58 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 22 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 | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 12th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. 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 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. 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 1st highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lambeth. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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. Lambeth figures pool parents at the Lambeth 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.
73% — 5 points above the Lambeth average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 76% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 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 Lambeth. 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (82%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 91 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Muslim school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lambeth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.8% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 57th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 5.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.7% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 91.3% | 45.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 15.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 8th highest of 57 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 57 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 55th highest of 58 state primary schools in Lambeth. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 22.7%* | 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
- Christ Church, Streatham CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richard Atkins Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fenstanton Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Streatham Wells Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- The White House Preparatory School and Woodentops Kindergarten 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed with concerns 2023
- Jubilee Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Telferscot Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glenbrook Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Orchard School's Ofsted rating?
The Orchard School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did The Orchard School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Orchard School?
97% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Orchard School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Orchard School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put The Orchard School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 134507.
- 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.