Orchard Vale Community School

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Westacott Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8QY 01271375074 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils323
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)51%
FSM23.2%
RegionDevon
Academic Results

Performance

Key Stage results, Ofsted history, and trend analysis

KS2 Combined (RWM)
51%
KS2 combined results are below the national average of 60%.
Key Performance Metrics
Card colour reflects position vs national
Nat: 60%
51% -9pp
Combined (RWM)
Nat: 73%
77% +4pp
Reading
Nat: 71%
62% -9pp
Writing
Nat: 73%
72% -1pp
Maths
Nat: 70%
64% -6pp
Grammar / Spelling
Nat: 81%
85% +4pp
Science
KS2 Subject Breakdown
Expected standard, higher standard, and average scaled score
SubjectExpectedHigherAvg Scaled Score
Reading77%28%104
Writing62%2%
Maths72%17%103
Grammar / Spelling64%17%102
Science85%
Ofsted Inspection History
Latest Inspection · 10/05/2023
Good
Grade 2
10/05/2023
Pupil Numbers & Capacity
309 pupils / 315 capacity
309
Pupils on Roll
315
Capacity
98%
% Filled
6
Places Available
Contextual Indicators
Pupil intake characteristics that shape expected outcomes
Nat: 23%
23.2
Pupil Premium (FSM)
Nat: 19%
2.8
EAL Learners
Nat: 13%
21.4
SEN Provision
Nat: 5
7
IMD Decile
5-Year Performance Trends
KS2 Combined (RWM) — school vs national average
0%25%50%75%100%22/2323/2424/2558%63%51%School
Understanding This Data
KS2 figures are the percentage of Year 6 pupils achieving the expected standard in each subject. Progress measures show how much progress pupils made between KS1 and KS2 compared to similar pupils nationally — 0.0 is in line with the national average. Source: DfE School Performance Tables 2024/25.