Latest inspection April 2022
Orchard Junior School
Southampton
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB, SO45 4SB
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Inspected April 2022
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Inspection summary
Latest inspection · April 2022
Orchard Junior School is a caring community where pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and feel safe. The school prioritizes reading, writing, and mathematics, successfully building foundational knowledge that prepares pupils for their next stage of education.
Strengths
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- Pupil attendance is well above national averages.
- The school is highly inclusive, identifying and removing barriers to learning quickly.
- Pupils behave well, treating each other with respect and kindness.
Things parents should investigate
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- Mathematical accuracy and fluency in arithmetic, specifically the Year 4 multiplication check.
- Consistency in the implementation of the wider curriculum where some newer content is less secure.
- Pupils' depth of knowledge regarding protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Leadership
Leaders and governors have a realistic understanding of the school's performance, prioritizing staff wellbeing and professional development while maintaining a focus on pupil interests.
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Academics & Attendance
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Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
Data not currently available.
Absence rate
Data not currently available.
Persistent absence
Data not currently available.
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SEND & inclusion
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- April 2022
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