The Orchard School
Details
| Age Range | 7-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Cambridge Road, CT1 3QQ |
| School Website | www.orchard-school.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1227769220 |
| URN | 119058 |
School Census
| Total | 105 |
| Girls/Boys | 5/100 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 4.8%/95.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 73 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/07/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/07/2016 | Good |
| 10/10/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/07/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 06 October 2021 | School inspection | View |
| 12 July 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 January 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 March 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 30 September 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 29 April 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 July 2007 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 20 May 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.59 |
| Progress 8 | -1.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.3 |
| Progress 8 | -1.61 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 | -2.17 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -13.0 |
| Writing Progress | -12.9 |
| Maths Progress | -13.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -14.7 |
| Writing Progress | -15.7 |
| Maths Progress | -12.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 88 |
| Maths | 84 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 98.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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