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Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way Primary School, Croydon
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Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ

A Good-rated primary school in Croydon where 67% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
200
Ages
4-11
FSM
20.5%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
May 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
73.0%
Writing
87.0%
Maths
83.0%
RWM Combined
67.0%

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About Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 73 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 200 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Orchard Way, Croydon, CR0 7NJ | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. May 2014 — Good (predecessor: Orchard Way Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Way Primary School

What is Orchard Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Way Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What do parents say about Orchard Way Primary School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 73 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Orchard Way Primary School.
What are Orchard Way Primary School's latest exam results?
Orchard Way Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 67% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Orchard Way Primary School located?
Orchard Way Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, Croydon (CR0 7NJ).
How many pupils attend Orchard Way Primary School?
Orchard Way Primary School has around 200 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orchard Way Primary School with other schools?
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