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The Orchard Independent Special School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Mr Steven Broderick (Principal)
location_onNone, DN37 9PH
language Visit Website phone 01472898498
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Ofsted

Requires improvement

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Students

83

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Age Range

11-16

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The Orchard Independent Special School is a Other independent special school secondary school in None, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Orchard Independent Special School is a special school in None, North East Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 95 pupils on roll.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Specialist Provision Assessment Context

Because The Orchard Independent Special School is a specialist or alternative provision setting, pupils often follow tailored curricula rather than standard national GCSE or SAT benchmarks. National attainment figures below may be suppressed or reflect small cohorts.

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026
Attainment 8 Score

1.5

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

0.00%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)0.00%
Triple Science Entry0.00%
EBacc Slot Score0 / 30
2025
Attainment 8 Score

3.6

across 8 GCSE slots
Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Grade 4+ E&M

4.30%

Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS0.21
2024
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

1.8

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS0.1
2023
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

4.1

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.27
2022
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

2.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0.15
2019
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

0.3

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS0
2018
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-

Ofsted History

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