The Orchard School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3NEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Orchard School is a primary school in Lambeth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 97 schools in Lambeth. It ranks 15th of 56 primary schools in Lambeth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 May 2019, report published 20 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 January 2025

Pupils are happy and proud members of this welcoming school. Pupils live up to the expectations and virtues of the 'Orchard code'. This creates a school environment where pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. Pupils are resolute about equality. They make sure that everyone is included and treated fairly. They play happily together at social times. The school has high expectations and is aspirational for pupils. Pupils achieve very highly across the curriculum. They enjoy and value their learning opportunities immensely. In lessons, pupils are focused and diligent. They are curious and keen learners. In the classroom and around the school, pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and courteous. The well-considered provision for pupils' personal development aims to give pupils the tools and skills that they need for their future. For example, pupils learn about the fundamental British values and how to debate and discuss differing opinions. Pupils' aspirations for what they can achieve are promoted through visits to universities and exploring different career options. Pupils have a wealth of wider opportunities and experiences, such as ballet lessons, cricket and football tournaments. A range of educational visits and clubs also enrich the taught curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

207 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals34.8%

34.8%, 8.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language87.4%

87.4%, 65.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.1%

25.1%, 10.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Orchard School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School0.2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard54% met the expected standard
Richard Atkins Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Fenstanton Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement63% met the expected standard
Streatham Wells Primary0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding93% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Muslim
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Hoosen Randeree
Address
Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3NE
Local authority
Lambeth
URN
134507

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.