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Orchard Vale Community School

Primary • Academy converter • Open

Contact

Westacott Road
Whiddon Valley
Barnstaple, Devon EX32 8QY

School Profile

Phase
Primary
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
368
Pupils
323 (Boys: 156, Girls: 167)
Free School Meals
24.8%
Capacity utilisation
88% (323 / 368)
Establishment type
Academy converter
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Nov 2011
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
137644
LAESTAB
8782727
UKPRN
10035271
Establishment No.
2727
Ofsted phase
Primary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 25 Jun 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
334
Age range
3–11
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
VENTRUS LIMITED
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    25 Jun 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (25 Jun 2023)