Orchard Primary School
London, E9 7BB · Hackney · primary school
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7th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. 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 — 9.9/10 against 557 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orchard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to a national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 518 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Orchard Primary School
Overview
Orchard Primary School is described as a place where "pupils flourish" and are "happy and safe." The report highlights that the school has become a "'changed place'" with considerable improvement since the last inspection, delivering a "strong standard" across all key areas of education and care.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with disadvantaged pupils "outperform[ing] their non-disadvantaged peers nationally" in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well sequenced," ensuring pupils build secure foundational knowledge in core subjects from the early years.
- Attendance expectations are "rigorous, robust and embedded," supported by successful collaboration with parents.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "calm and organised" classrooms where bullying is not tolerated and disruption is rare.
- The school is highly inclusive, with staff using "rigorous procedures" to identify needs quickly and provide effective support for pupils with SEND.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek continued improvement to drive a "transformational impact for all pupils."
- Current priorities include "further strengthening and refining their offer for the pupils with the highest levels of need."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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