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Inspected May 2026
Latest graded outcome: Good (March 2022)
The Orchard Infant School
East Molesey
Bridge Road, KT8 9HT
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Inspection summary
Latest report · May 2026
Latest graded outcome: Good (March 2022)
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The Orchard Infant School is a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils achieve strong academic outcomes, particularly in phonics and early mathematics. Inspectors found that pupils are happy and safe, benefiting from a well-sequenced curriculum and high expectations from staff.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- High outcomes in Year 1 phonics checks consistently exceeding national averages.
- Strong attendance rates with persistent absence significantly below national levels.
- Exceptional pupil behavior characterized by compassion, kindness, and adherence to routines.
Things parents should investigate
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- The oversight and monitoring systems for various subjects within the wider curriculum.
- Consistency of staff interactions in the early years to extend children's learning during independent play.
- How governors are refining the documentation of their challenge to school leadership.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.
Leadership
Leadership is effective, maintaining a secure understanding of the school's strengths while fostering an open and supportive culture for staff wellbeing.
Inspection highlights
Phonics outcomes significantly above average
Consistently high attendance
Exceptional personal development curriculum
Inclusive and warm school community
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
KS2 expected standard
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KS2 higher standard
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Attendance
Attendance rate
96.7%
Absence rate
3.3%
Persistent absence
4.71%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll241
TownEast Molesey
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- May 2026
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