The Orchard Primary School, based in Watford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Orchard Primary School currently has around 435 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 18.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 26%. indian pupils make up about 20% , followed by pakistani at 14.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5JW |
| Website: | http://www.orchard.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923672280 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jonny Spector |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145352 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 435 |
| Number of Boys: | 210 |
| Number of Girls: | 225 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 26.00% | 113 |
| Indian | 20.00% | 87 |
| Pakistani | 14.30% | 62 |
| Other White | 13.30% | 58 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 21 |
| African | 4.40% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Primary School Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Primary School Berry Avenue , WD24 6ST | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | - not rated | 2,340 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langleybury School Hunton Bridge , WD4 8RW | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Combe School and Community College Horseshoe Lane , WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Stanborough School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Church Road , WD17 4QB | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.