How do I apply for a place at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley?

Applications for Reception places at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley

Q: Is Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 101st of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Orchard Church of England Primary School, Broughton Astley met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QX

Local ranking101st of 226 primary schools in Leicestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 16.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 72.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 188
Boys: 90 (47%)
Girls: 102 (53%)
Capacity: 210 (91% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 12.8%
EAL: 3.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 8.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,274/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
White Other: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Black African: 1.1%

89.4%

White British

3.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01455283247

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Blenheim Crescent

Broughton Astley, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 120120
UKPRN: 10080204
Establishment No.: 3017

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