How many pupils does Orchard Junior School have?

Orchard Junior School has 354 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orchard Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Orchard Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022).

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

64% of pupils at Orchard Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Orchard Junior School?

Orchard Junior School is located at Water Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB.

Orchard Junior School

Water Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB

Good

Inspected 5 April 2022

Good

Ofsted

64%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

354

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Orchard Junior School

Orchard Junior School is a community school in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 354 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 354 / 360 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 April 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.2%

Free school meals

4.2%

EAL

3.7%

SEN support

16.9%

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)

64%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

5.6%

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.

17.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

12.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£46,786

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,253 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,023

Spend per pupil

£5,946

Income per pupil

51%

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: Water Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB
Phone: 02380843162
Headteacher: Carol Taylor
Website: www.orchardjunior.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Junior School?: Orchard Junior School is a community school in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Orchard Junior School have?: Orchard Junior School has 354 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orchard Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Orchard Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022).
How does Orchard Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 64% of pupils at Orchard Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Orchard Junior School?: Orchard Junior School is located at Water Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4SB.

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