Ofsted
Schools in England are subject to regular external evaluation to ensure they provide a high-quality education. These inspections are carried out by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education), and the outcomes are published so that parents and the wider community can stay informed.
Our school was last fully inspected in May 2026.
Inspection under the renewed Ofsted framework
This inspection took place under Ofsted’s updated inspection framework, which introduces a different approach to how schools are evaluated and reported on.
Under the revised framework, Ofsted no longer provides a single overall judgement. Instead, schools receive a detailed “report card”, offering a richer and more comprehensive picture of strengths and achievements across a range of key areas.
You can find out more about the new report card system by watching the video below: https://www.youtube.catch?v=0kbIFvY976g
A copy of the report is available below, or can be obtained fromt eh school office upon request.
The Orchard Infant School Ofsted Report - May 2026Here are some of our favourite quotes from the inspection report:
Pupils are confident, compassionate and kind.
Pupils learn the curriculum very well........Teachers have consistently high expectations for all pupils.
Pupils enjoy making friends and appreciate one another’s differences. They speak openly about feeling loved at school and are confident that help is always available if they need it.
This is a school where pupils feel safe, valued and happy to belong. Pupils enjoy learning and are curious about new topics.
Staff form positive relationships with children and show high levels of care.
Leaders’ consistently high expectations for all pupils are central to the school’s inclusive ethos.
Parent View
Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think about our school, from the quality of teaching, to dealing with bullying and poor behaviour. Ofsted will use the information you provide when making decisions about which schools to inspect, and when. By sharing your views, you’ll be helping our school to improve.
