Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Broughton Astley, LE9 6QX · Leicestershire · primary school
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53rd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 6.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 16.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7 out of 10 among them, against 6.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School trips and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with daily lessons? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley
Overview
Orchard Church of England Primary School continues to be a "good school," providing a calm and orderly environment where pupils are "happy," "polite and respectful." The school’s Christian values guide behaviour, resulting in "exceptionally rare" incidents of poor conduct, while staff maintain high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Reading is a priority, with a "well-established phonics programme" ensuring "almost all pupils quickly learn to read."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with subjects like mathematics sequenced well so pupils "build on what they have learned previously."
- Staff provide "clear explanations" and routinely check learning to "address gaps and misconceptions quickly."
- Pupils benefit from strong personal development opportunities, including roles as "school council" members and "eco-warriors."
- Staff are "happy and proud to work at the school," noting that leaders are "mindful of their workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," the school has not identified precisely enough the important knowledge pupils need to learn, causing lesson activities to "lack focus" and learning to be "less secure."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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