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Orchard Primary School

Academy converter · Pershore · WR10 1ET

Ages 2–11 · 185 pupils · Worcestershire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

55%

Overall absence

8.6%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)55%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.1%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
176

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

22

Places offered

22

1st-preference offers

22

Total preferences (any rank)
40
Preferred offers (top 3)
22
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

185 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
185
Boys / girls
87 / 98
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
185 / 210 (88%)
Free school meals
20.5%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: QUEST LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
QUEST LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Bitcon

Location

Address
Cherry Orchard
Postcode
WR10 1ET
Town
Pershore
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Wychavon
Constituency
West Worcestershire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Pershore, Worcestershire, 185 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 20.5%.

Open schools in Pershore
10
Primary schools in Pershore
9
Academies among open schools in Pershore
40% (4)
Open schools in WR10
11
Primary in WR10
9
Open schools in Worcestershire LA
278
Primary in Worcestershire LA
178

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PershoreNear WR10

  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Pershore · WR10 1EB · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM14.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Abbey Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Pershore · WR10 1DF · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–12

    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM33.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Pinvin CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Pershore · WR10 2ER · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–12

    • Absence10.0%
    • FSM25.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • St Barnabas CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Pershore · WR10 2AW · Worcestershire

    Ages 2–12

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM17.4%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • Defford-Cum-Besford CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Worcester · WR8 9BH · Worcestershire

    Ages 5–10

    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM11.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Bitcon
Telephone
01386552515
Website
http://www.orchardprimary.org.uk

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