Orleans Primary School
About Orleans Primary School
Orleans Primary School sits within the London borough of Richmond upon Thames, a local authority with 46 primary schools where competition for places is notably high. Among these, the school ranks 21st, placing it just behind the top three peers in the area: St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School, Deer Park School, and Barnes Primary School, each of which achieved a ranking score of 92 or 93. Orleans itself holds a score of 78, which puts it in the top 25% of primaries nationally. The school is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision attached. It has no religious character and is led by headteacher Daniel Bishop. With 442 pupils on roll against a capacity of 458, the school is nearly full, and the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 5.1%, well below the national average.
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- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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