Orchard Head Junior, Infant & Nursery School is still a 'Good' school following an ungraded inspection in March 2025.
However, the report states that "evidence gathered during this ungraded (section 8) inspection suggests that the school's work may have improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection. The school's next inspection will be a graded inspection."
Quotes from the Report
- Pupils flourish at this school. The curriculum inspires pupils to learn. As one pupil reflecting the views of many said, 'I love to learn the detail in the subjects.'
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum, especially in reading and writing. They are thoroughly prepared for future learning.
- Pupils are proud of their school. They show high levels of respect towards each other and the staff who look after them.
- Around school, a culture of excellence supports pupils to show exemplary standards in behaviour. This means that lessons are calm and purposeful places to learn.
- Character development is exceptional. Pupils enjoy experiences such as caring for their local community by litter picking and planting trees.
- The curriculum is taught consistently well. Familiar resources and routines in lessons help pupils to focus on their learning.
- The school knows individual pupils well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff are proud to work in the school. They appreciate the support from leaders to reduce their workload and look after their well-being.
We will continue to strive to be even better every day in every way, but the Ofsted performance is a wonderful endorsement of the progress that we have made.
