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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Academic Progress: From very low starting points, pupils make strong progress in their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is good and improving rapidly. They feel safe and proud of their school.
Qualifications and Training: Training and links with other highly-rated schools have helped teachers identify how to improve their teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are upbeat and morale is high. They benefit from strong systems for support and accountability.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers feel valued and supported. Their calm and positive interaction enhances pupils’ social and coping skills.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are fully included in their child's education, health, and care plans.
Communication: Good communication between the school and home, applauded by parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with the school's ability to meet their child’s needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with parents and external agencies to ensure integrated support plans.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvements in teaching and pupil outcomes, including more challenging targets and effective interventions.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand about e-safety and different types of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive risk assessments and close monitoring ensure student safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities include Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, gliding, golf, and boxing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extensive extracurricular schedule helps balance academic and personal growth.
Outdoor Facilities: The school emphasizes outdoor activities through trips and visiting experts.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Increased GCSE entries and improved post-school training rates indicate good preparation.
Career Counselling Services: Advice and guidance for next steps in education or employment are provided by an external adviser.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders work effectively with external agencies to provide integrated support plans.
Subjects Offered: More pupils now entered for GCSEs, particularly in English, science, and mathematics.
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The Orchard School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.

It has 104 students from age 7-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.

At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Middle Deemed Secondary Middle Deemed Secondary
Type Special Schools Special Schools
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Ofset report Good Good
Age range 7-16 8-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 4.6 -
Proficient Math - -
Proficient Read - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 0% -
Grade 5 or above A Level - -
Day Fees - -
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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 - 100 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% 57.52% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.01% 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 -13 Well Below Average
Writing -12.9 Well Below Average
Maths -13.9 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 - 98 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% 64.16% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 11.56% 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 -14.7 Well Below Average
Writing -15.7 Well Below Average
Maths -12.7 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 84 15 96 94
Reading 88 22 98 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% 62.72% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 10.3% 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 - -
Writing -2.7 Below Average
Maths - -

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 94 93
Reading 110 95 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% 59.13% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.77% 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 -7.5 Well Below Average
Writing -11.8 Well Below Average
Maths -11.5 Well Below Average
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 -1.61 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 4.2 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% 27.56% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 39.45% 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% 22.68% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.21% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 15.49% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 0.30 2.56 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 79% 92.84% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 14 136 144
Pupils staying in education 71% 87.37% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 23.94% 32.73%
School sixth forms 0% 48.66% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.42% 10.22%
Other education destinations 29% 14.49% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 2.16% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 3.38% 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 -2.17 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 4.7 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% 30.86% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 41.56% 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 0% 24.39% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 14.21% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 17.9% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 0.46 2.78 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 82% 93.79% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 17 132 141
Pupils staying in education 82% 90.53% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 47% 25.23% 34.03%
School sixth forms 0% 49.41% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.32% 10.38%
Other education destinations 35% 15.64% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.42% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.76% 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 -2.03 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 7.4 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% 30.06% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 42.83% 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 0% 28.79% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 13.95% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 19.27% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 0.53 2.86 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 47% 90.87% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 15 123 135
Pupils staying in education 40% 85.71% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 33% 24.06% 33.25%
School sixth forms 7% 48.32% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.21% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 13.22% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 2.6% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 2.64% 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 -1.92 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 4.4 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% 29.06% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 41.45% 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 0% 26.38% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 13.75% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18.54% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 0.3 2.81 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% 90.17% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 13 124 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 76.36% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 38% 21.34% 28.31%
School sixth forms 23% 50.18% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.06% 9.08%
Other education destinations 31% 11.51% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.83% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.64% 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 -2.14 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 2.9 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% 28.56% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 40.73% 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% 26.37% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 16.77% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 18.05% 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 57% 85.02% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 14 124 145
Pupils staying in education - 47.31% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 21.95% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 49.32% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.09% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.48% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3.15% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.98% 2.45%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th 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 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Orchard School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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