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Newark Orchard School
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- Balderton NG24 3AL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Good progress across all ages and needs; disadvantaged pupils make strong progress in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Excellent behavior and attitudes; pupils are motivated and keen to learn.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Effective support with well-adapted teaching to meet individual needs.
Teacher Engagement: Skilled teachers and assistants adapt work for all pupils, ensuring high expectations and engagement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Substantial academic and personal progress due to strong teaching.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Overall strengths, but some valuable learning time is lost towards lesson end.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Strong partnerships; parents can view and comment on children's work via an online app.
Communication with Parents: Clear communication channels; regular updates about child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express confidence that the school meets academic and health needs well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective conflict handling with a welcoming and caring ethos.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Detailed action plans and continuous improvement driven by leaders and governors.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Highly effective anti-bullying measures and safety protocols.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong commitment to welfare and safety with extensive support systems.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range of activities including trips, residentials, and clubs.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Fun and motivating curriculum designed to engage pupils fully.
Career Counselling Services: External and school staff provide impartial advice on post-school placements and college visits.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students make good progress and are well-prepared for future steps.
Support for SEND: Bespoke and flexible provision with strong support for health and communication needs.
Subjects Offered: Offers functional skills in English and mathematics, GCSE courses, and vocational qualifications.
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About Us
Newark Orchard School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 170 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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All of our students at Newark Orchard School are encouraged to make constructive contributions to society. One way we do this is by helping the kids comprehend the five rights of the Newark Orchard School. This is also backed up by how we interpret British ideals. Each month we promote a different value which is explored through assemblies, classroom discussions and for the younger children, a weekly reward. Our Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural curriculum ensure that pupils are given the opportunity to explore current issues surrounding modern day life and the skills required to keep themselves and others safe.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-18 | 5-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 6.6 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.55% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -12.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -9.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -9.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.0 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.66% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.84% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 91% | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.02% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.8% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.77% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Newark Orchard School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1