How many pupils does Orchard Way Primary School have?

Orchard Way Primary School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Orchard Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Orchard Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Orchard Way Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchard Way Primary School is part of LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Orchard Way Primary School?

Orchard Way Primary School is located at Orchard Way, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 7NJ.

Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 7NJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

200

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way Primary School is an academy converter in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 200 pupils on roll. It is part of LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 200 / 210 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23%

Free school meals

22.1%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

19.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.8%

Overall absence

18.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.63

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

20.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

7.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

£47,145

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,204 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.2

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,000

Spend per pupil

£4,385

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Orchard Way, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
Phone: 02087776111
Headteacher: Andrew May
Website: www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Way Primary School?: Orchard Way Primary School is an academy converter in Croydon, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Orchard Way Primary School have?: Orchard Way Primary School has 200 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Orchard Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Orchard Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Orchard Way Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Orchard Way Primary School is part of LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Orchard Way Primary School?: Orchard Way Primary School is located at Orchard Way, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 7NJ.

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