The Orchard School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
147
AGES
2 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Requires Improvement
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(13/12/2022)
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93%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
8.2:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
38.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
21.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
47.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Causeway Green Road
Oldbury
B68 8LD
01215697040

School Description

The Orchard is a school for pupils with severe learning difficulties or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many pupils have additional complex learning needs, including visual and hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorders. It is a designated teaching school, providing support and training to other schools in the local authority, training staff for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and working in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton to train teachers. The proportion of pupils who benefit from the pupil premium (additional government funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, or who are in the care of the local authority) is far above average. The proportion who are from minority ethnic communities and also speak English as an additional language is well above average. Every pupil has a statement of special educational needs or is undergoing formal assessment prior to gaining a statement. Since the last inspection a new headteacher has been appointed. As part of restructuring of the leadership team, one of the assistant headteachers was appointed as an additional deputy headteacher.

The Orchard School Parent Reviews



97% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 23% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 63% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 10% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 13% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>63, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 40% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 23% Strongly Agree 37% Agree 30% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 3% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>23, "strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 30% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 43% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 53% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 37% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 53% Agree 37% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 23% Agree 27% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>23, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 37% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022
Yes 97% No 3% {"yes"=>97, "no"=>3} Figures based on 30 responses up to 16-12-2022

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