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Orchard Academy
Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes MK6 3HW
Orchard Academy is an academy. It has about 360 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of East Midlands Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Shepherdswell Academy, Hardingstone Academy, Stimpson Avenue Academy, Castle Academy and Northampton International Academy.)
Particular strengths include Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Finances.
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Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attainment: Poor. Maths attainment is poor, reading is poor and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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