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Orchard Way Primary School

Croydon, CR0 7NJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,474
of 13,686 nationally

About Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way Primary School sits just above the Croydon local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. The school’s figure of 67% nudges past the LA average of 66%, a modest but meaningful edge in a competitive borough. Where the school really stands out is in maths: 89% of pupils hit the expected standard, and the average scaled score of 106 is solid. Reading and writing expected rates are 78% and 74% respectively, both respectable. The school ranks 44th out of 88 primary schools in Croydon, placing it in the top half of the LA. In the London region it sits around the 60th percentile, and nationally it lands just inside the top 40% of all primaries. For a school with a fifth of pupils eligible for free school meals, these are steady, above-average results that suggest consistent classroom practice rather than headline-grabbing leaps.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrchard Way, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
HeadteacherAndrew May
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)20.5%
School Capacity200 / 210 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Aug 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballDanceSwimmingRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingDramaChessFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: orchardway.croydon.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orchard Way Primary School

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