The Orchard Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2022

Pupils have wonderful opportunities at The Orchard Primary School. They can be themselves and are respected for who they are. Pupils grow into responsible and thoughtful young people. They know that everyone is different, but no matter what a person's beliefs, religion or background, they treat each other as individuals. Adults expect much from pupils. Pupils work hard and behave very well because adults set high standards. Pupils enjoy lessons and concentrate without being disturbed by others. Bullying rarely happens. When it does, leaders act quickly to put a stop to it. Pupils know how to keep safe and healthy. They know it is important to be physically active. Older pupils know how to look after their mental health. They know about the negative impact social media can sometimes have. Pupils are happy to talk about their feelings and will talk to an adult if they are upset or feeling down. Pupils understand the school's values such as respect, resilience and integrity. They put these values into action every day. Pupils understand what it means to be resilient. They do not give up in lessons when they are faced with work that makes them think hard.

What the school should improve

• In some areas of learning in the early years, leaders have not designed the curriculum to lay out the important subject knowledge that all children should know by the time they leave Reception. Leaders should ensure that they design the curriculum in Nursery and Reception to be as ambitious as the curriculum in the rest of the school. This is so children are well prepared to learn the national curriculum in Year 1.

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