Chapel Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 8JY
10 simple reasons to choose Orchard Primary School and Nursery
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Orchard Primary School and Nursery
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Nottingham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Nottinghamshire LEA.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 24.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 25% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
In the top 30% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2022.
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State Primary Schools
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Independent Senior Schools
Hollygirt School (11.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
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