Orchard Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led
Dewsbury, WF12 8QT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
94 of 96 in Kirklees
Pupils
363
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 30% | 40% | 43% | |
| Higher standard | 7% | 6% | 2% | |
| Reading | 41% | 59% | 62% | |
| Writing | 54% | 58% | 64% | |
| Maths | 54% | 57% | 52% |
Nearby primary schools
- Earlsheaton Infant School · 0.4 mi · Good
- Gawthorpe Community Academy · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 47% in England
- Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 33% in England
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 46% in England
- Eastborough Academy · 1.0 mi · Requires improvement · Top 40% in England
- Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School · 1.1 mi · Report card
Best primary schools in Dewsbury · Best primary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Orchard Primary Academy is in Earlsheaton & Chickenley (typical home £190,000, crime high).
What is Orchard Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Primary Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Orchard Primary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Orchard Primary Academy is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.