Orchard Park Community Primary School
83%
Capacity
192
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Orchard Park Community Primary School
Orchard Park Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Cambridgeshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 192 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 232 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Orchard Park Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Fisher, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12396th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 55 in South Cambridgeshire.
Orchard Park Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 20 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Orchard Park Community Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Art Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Cambridgeshire, Orchard Park Community Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ringfort Road, Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR |
| Headteacher | Robert Fisher |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 192 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 192 / 232 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12396th of 13,686
Nationally
1406th of 1,612
In East of England
49th of 55
In South Cambridgeshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
30
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ringfort Road, Cambridge
South Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GR
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