Orchard Primary School is a community school mixed primary school located in Bexley, London (DA14 6LW). It has 211 pupils and a capacity of 210.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in August 2022, Orchard Primary School was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils at Orchard Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 10% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 59%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (25.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 30% speak English as an additional language. Bexley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.