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Orchards Church of England Academy

Ages 2–11401 pupilsChurch of England
Wisbech, PE13 3NP
Cambridgeshire

Orchards Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wisbech, within the Cambridgeshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 401 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Wisbech can view Orchards Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wisbech (PE13 3NP), Orchards Church of England Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence27.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals46.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language46.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-33%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in WisbechSee the full area report for PE13 3NP