How many pupils does Orchard Meadow Primary School have?

Orchard Meadow Primary School has 217 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orchard Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Orchard Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).

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

56% of pupils at Orchard Meadow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Orchard Meadow Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchard Meadow Primary School is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Orchard Meadow Primary School?

Orchard Meadow Primary School is located at Wesley Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6BG.

Orchard Meadow Primary School

Wesley Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6BG

Good

Inspected 29 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

56%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

217

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Orchard Meadow Primary School

Orchard Meadow Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 217 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 217 / 472 (46%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

36.8%

Free school meals

39.2%

EAL

6.0%

SEN support

24.4%

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.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

56%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.2%

Overall absence

20.5%

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)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

17.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.5 vs 2023/24

8.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£44,853

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,330 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.

£9,389

Spend per pupil

£8,938

Income per pupil

45%

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: Wesley Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6BG
Phone: 01865778609
Head Teacher: Emilie Fidler
Website: https://www.orchardmeadowprimary.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Meadow Primary School?: Orchard Meadow Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Orchard Meadow Primary School have?: Orchard Meadow Primary School has 217 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orchard Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Orchard Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).
How does Orchard Meadow Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 56% of pupils at Orchard Meadow Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Orchard Meadow Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Orchard Meadow Primary School is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Orchard Meadow Primary School?: Orchard Meadow Primary School is located at Wesley Close, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6BG.

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