Orchard Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–11 · Milton Keynes
Orchard Academy is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 7–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 4 July 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Springfield Boulevard, Springfield, Milton Keynes, MK6 3HW
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Milton Keynes
- Pupils on roll
- 294 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 45.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next Inspected 4 July 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils feel safe and happy at Orchard Academy.”
- “This diverse, vibrant school is inclusive of everyone.”
- “Staff and pupils enjoy positive and respectful relationships, which contribute to a strong sense of community.”
To improve
- “Not all pupils achieve as well as they should across the curriculum.”
- “This is because expectations have not been high enough in the past.”
- “Pupils’ handwriting across the school needs to improve.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 52% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Milton Keynes.
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