The Orchard School
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About The Orchard School
The Orchard School, a Muslim primary in Lambeth, was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2019, a rating confirmed as maintained in an ungraded inspection in January 2025. The school’s leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all earned the top grade. But the most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 79% of Year 6 pupils achieved this in the 2023/24 academic year. That is well above the Lambeth local authority average of 66% and places the school 10th out of 54 primary schools in the borough, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. Individual subject scores are similarly strong, with 93% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and 86% in both maths and writing.
At the higher standard, 11% of pupils achieved the top scores across all three subjects, with reading leading at 39% and maths at 36%. The average scaled scores of 109 in reading and 108 in maths are solid. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 97% of the 31 respondents would recommend the school, and 87% strongly agreed that their child is happy here. Strong majorities also strongly agreed that the school has high expectations (81%) and that their child does well (77%). The school is oversubscribed by a ratio of 3.6 to 1 for its 30 Reception places in 2025/26, with 108 total applications and 24 first-preference offers made from 29 first-preference applications.
The school is near capacity with 206 pupils against a 210-place limit, and 37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, library, art studios and playing fields, with sports such as swimming, tennis and athletics on offer. Clubs are limited to eco club, choir and book club. The school lists SEND support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, though no parents responded to the SEND question on the parent view survey. This is a school that suits families seeking strong academic outcomes within a faith-based setting, particularly those who value the Outstanding-rated early years provision and the clear sense of safety and high expectations reported by current parents.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | Christchurch Road, London, Lambeth, SW2 3ES |
| Headteacher | Hoosen Randeree |
| Local Authority | Lambeth |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.9% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1714th of 13,686
Nationally
398th of 1,592
In London
10th of 54
In Lambeth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
31 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
108
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian16.5%
- Mixed13.6%
- White (other)1.5%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
28
Total schools
21
Oversubscribed
17
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Orchard School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Christchurch Road, London
Lambeth, SW2 3ES
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