How many pupils does Orchard Lea Infant School have?

Orchard Lea Infant School has 132 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orchard Lea Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Orchard Lea Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).

Where is Orchard Lea Infant School?

Orchard Lea Infant School is located at Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ.

Orchard Lea Infant School

Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 7 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–7

Ages

132

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Orchard Lea Infant School

Orchard Lea Infant School is a community school in Fareham, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 132 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 132 / 180 (73%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

23.7%

Free school meals

5.9%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

14.4%

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.

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

11.7%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24

4.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£41,042

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 0% on leadership pay

↑ +£99 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£7,534

Spend per pupil

£8,077

Income per pupil

47%

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: Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ
Phone: 01329232563
Headteacher: Sarah Ackerman
Website: http://www.orchardleainfants.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Lea Infant School?: Orchard Lea Infant School is a community school in Fareham, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does Orchard Lea Infant School have?: Orchard Lea Infant School has 132 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orchard Lea Infant School's Ofsted rating?: Orchard Lea Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2023).
Where is Orchard Lea Infant School?: Orchard Lea Infant School is located at Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6BJ.

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