The Orchard School is a not applicable school in Oldbury, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community special school 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 School currently has around 151 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.6% boys and 34.4% girls. Around 53.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.4%. indian pupils make up about 11.3% , followed by other asian at 10.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LD |
| Website: | www.orchard.sandwell.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01215697040 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Elizabeth Hopewell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132232 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 151 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 52 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 46.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.40% | 58 |
| Indian | 11.30% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 10.60% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 6.00% | 9 |
| Other Black | 5.30% | 8 |
| African | 5.30% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.00% | 6 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 3.30% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Infant School Titford Road , B69 4QB | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Primary School Titford Road , B69 4QB | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Junior School Titford Road , B69 4QB | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 726 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Causeway Green Junior School Penncricket Lane , B68 8LX | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley High School Moat Road , B68 8ED | - not rated | 677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Q3 Academy Langley Moat Road , B68 8ED | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Academy Pound Road , B68 8NE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury College of Sport Pound Road , B68 8NE | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristnall Hall Academy Bristnall Hall Lane , B68 9PA | 4out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Regis College Hawes Lane , B65 9AH | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard School Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Khair Primary School 61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR | - not rated | 155 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley Pupil Referral Unit Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchley School Throne Road , B65 9JP | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Primrose Centre Throne Road , B65 9JP | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.