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Orchard Community Primary School

Orchard Community Primary School, Derby
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Orchard Community Primary School

Grange Drive, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2QU

A Good-rated primary school in Derby where 82% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
314
Ages
4-11
FSM
10.2%
Capacity
315
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
96.0%
Writing
84.0%
Maths
93.0%
RWM Combined
82.0%

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About Orchard Community Primary School

Orchard Community Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 115 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 314 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grange Drive, Derby, DE74 2QU | More schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Orchard Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2021 — Good
  3. Nov 2021 — Good (predecessor: Orchard Community Primary School)
  4. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Orchard Community Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Community Primary School

What is Orchard Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Community Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What do parents say about Orchard Community Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 115 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Orchard Community Primary School.
What are Orchard Community Primary School's latest exam results?
Orchard Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Orchard Community Primary School located?
Orchard Community Primary School is a primary school in Derby, Leicestershire (DE74 2QU).
How many pupils attend Orchard Community Primary School?
Orchard Community Primary School has around 314 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orchard Community Primary School with other schools?
View Orchard Community Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicestershire.