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Scotch Orchard Primary School

Lichfield, WS13 6DEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#12,736
of 13,686 nationally

About Scotch Orchard Primary School

Scotch Orchard Primary School in Lichfield is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 201 pupils against a capacity of 210. That near-full roll is no surprise given the demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 43 applications for just 14 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.07 to one. Of those, 13 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong local appeal. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage — 23.4% of pupils qualify for free school meals, well above the national average of around 18% and a clear signal that Scotch Orchard serves a broad socioeconomic mix. Headteacher James Chapman leads a non-denominational school with nursery provision attached, making it a practical option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6 without changing schools mid-way.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressScotch Orchard, Lichfield, Lichfield, WS13 6DE
HeadteacherJames Chapman
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)23.4%
School Capacity201 / 210 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryMusic RoomsICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingNetballDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirBook ClubEco ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Scotch Orchard 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.