Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Pontefract, WF8, in the Wakefield council area. It has 335 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (12 March 2025): Improved significantly.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 12 March 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (7 November 2019) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 89 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 26 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 46 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 335 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 19.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.8% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.25% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.63% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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