Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 March 2025

Pupils flourish at this school. The curriculum inspires pupils to learn. As one pupil reflecting the views of many said, 'I love to learn the detail in the subjects.' Pupils talk confidently about what they have learned. They connect ideas from different subjects. Pupils remember important knowledge extremely well over time. Pupils achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum, especially in reading and writing. They are thoroughly prepared for future learning. Pupils are proud of their school. They show high levels of respect towards each other and the staff who look after them. For example, older pupils play games with younger pupils if they see that they have nobody to play with. Pupils care for their school and the resources that they use. Starting in the early years, children learn to tidy away and get ready for activities. Around school, a culture of excellence supports pupils to show exemplary standards in behaviour. This means that lessons are calm and purposeful places to learn. Character development is exceptional. Pupils enjoy experiences such as caring for their local community by litter picking and planting trees. Some pupils are pen-pals for residents of a local care home. They learn to become active, respectful citizens.

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