Orchard Community Primary School
URN: 148947 • Derby DE74 2QU
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Community Primary School
- URN
- 148947
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 47.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Fiona Shields (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332810078
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grange Drive, Derby DE74 2QU
Summary
Orchard Community Primary School, located in Castle Donington, Derby, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 314 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 315. The school is dedicated to providing a vibrant and creative learning environment, aiming to deliver high-quality educational experiences for all students. The ethos of the school emphasizes values such as cooperation, independence, and curiosity, fostering a supportive atmosphere for personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Orchard Community Primary is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a strong focus on character education and British values. The school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities to enhance students' learning experiences, alongside dedicated support for more-able learners and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Community involvement is a key aspect of Orchard's approach, with initiatives such as the Pupil Leadership Council and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors encouraging student participation and responsibility. The school is committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Orchard Community Primary is designed to be inclusive and engaging, with a strong focus on character education and British values. The school offers a range of extracurricular opportunities to enhance students' learning experiences, alongside dedicated support for more-able learners and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Community involvement is a key aspect of Orchard's approach, with initiatives such as the Pupil Leadership Council and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors encouraging student participation and responsibility. The school is committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
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- Aims, Vision & Values (other)
- Headteacher's Welcome & Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy & Cookies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SYMPHONY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 314
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 10.20
- Open date
- 2022-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 314 | 161 | 153 | 315 | 10.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 329 | 169 | 160 | 315 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 315 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 315 |
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