Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon, CR0 7NJ · Croydon · primary school
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44th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 3,014 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orchard Way Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Munchkin Sport Multisport Club, Karate Club, Chaos Art KS1 Club, Vibe Arts Club, Chess Club, and The London Animation Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Chaos Art KS1 Club? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Orchard Way Primary School
Overview
Orchard Way Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “warm and friendly” environment where pupils feel secure and enjoy their learning, particularly in English and mathematics. While the school provides strong pastoral care and a broad curriculum, inconsistencies in curriculum structure and assessment practices in some subjects limit the depth of knowledge pupils retain over time.
Strengths
- Pupils “really enjoy attending” the school and develop “strong relationships with staff,” fostering a supportive community.
- Reading is a “big priority,” with effective phonics teaching and consistent support for those who struggle.
- The school provides “strong pastoral care,” including emotional well-being support such as animal therapy and ‘playground friends’.
- Teachers “present information clearly” and design activities well, with pupils behaving “kind and considerate” towards each other.
- Attendance is a “high priority,” with the school monitoring absences carefully and working closely with families.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding “systematically” to identify and address gaps or misconceptions swiftly.
- The curriculum in some subjects needs better structure to help pupils “review and retrieve their knowledge over time” and embed learning in long-term memory.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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