Orchard Park Community Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 2GR · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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128th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 1,932 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orchard Park Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 pupils against a stated capacity of 232. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between the 41.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to raise the 9.0% higher standard attainment? How has the school maintained its Good Ofsted rating since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Orchard Park Community Primary School
Overview
Orchard Park Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a high-quality education where pupils feel safe and supported. The report highlights a welcoming community atmosphere, with staff setting high expectations that are increasingly being met, particularly in English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and behave well within a "calm, orderly and appropriate environment" supported by clear behaviour policies.
- Reading is systematically supported through daily phonics and guided reading, helping pupils quickly develop "skills and confidence in early reading."
- The curriculum is enriched by visits and trips, notably earning a "National Heritage Award" for its history curriculum linked to the local Iron Age site.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported by skilled adults and proactive leadership to access the planned curriculum fully.
- Early years provision is engaging, with a clear focus on developing language and early mathematical skills to prepare children for Year 1.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff address pupils’ misconceptions effectively, as assessment does not always help pupils understand where they have misunderstood teaching.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is planned to enable pupils to learn in depth across all subjects, as some aspects are currently not ambitious enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders proactively identifying children at risk and securing timely help through liaison with partners and agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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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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