Scotch Orchard Primary School
Lichfield, WS13 6DE · Staffordshire · primary school
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180th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,880 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scotch Orchard Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). The May 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Scotch Orchard Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "clear and ambitious vision" under new leadership, where staff feel "highly valued and supported" and parents are "overwhelmingly positive." While safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe in a "calm and inclusive environment," the school is rated as "Needs attention" for achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, early years, and inclusion due to inconsistencies in teaching and gaps in foundational knowledge.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "highly effective" relationship with families and prioritise staff wellbeing during significant changes.
- Pupils benefit from a "coherent programme" for personal development, including enrichment opportunities like theatre visits and guitar lessons.
- The school environment is "calm and orderly," with pupils showing respect, kindness, and confidence that staff will address concerns.
- Safeguarding is effective, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are applied consistently to reduce barriers to learning.
- Recent curriculum developments need to embed fully to secure consistent foundational knowledge, particularly in mathematical fluency and spelling.
- Leaders should continue to reduce persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, to ensure regular attendance.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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