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Orchard Primary Academy

Kirklees, WF12 8QTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
40%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#12,485
of 13,686 nationally

About Orchard Primary Academy

Orchard Primary Academy is a mixed state primary school in Kirklees for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 50 total applications for just 34 places, with all 34 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.47, signalling strong local demand. The school is running above its official capacity of 350 pupils, with 381 children currently on roll. A significant 68.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above both the national average and the typical Kirklees primary school intake, making this a school serving a community with considerable socioeconomic need. The school has no religious character, and its headteacher is Matthew Carbutt. Facilities include a library, sensory room, art studios, playing fields, and a chapel, while the sports on offer are football, cricket, dance, and netball.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPrincess Road, Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 8QT
HeadteacherMatthew Carbutt
Local AuthorityKirklees
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)68.7%
School Capacity381 / 350 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibrarySensory RoomArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirDramaEco ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: orchardprimaryacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Orchard Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.