The Orchard School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Orchard School
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The Orchard School
- Secondary
- Hertsmere EN6 1AG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils successfully complete qualifications and gain new knowledge
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop positive attitudes to learning and attend well
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge and receive training in phonics
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers implement the curriculum effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff need more phonics training to better support early reading
Opportunities for Involvement: Limited information on direct parent involvement opportunities
Communication: The school provides regular updates and seeks parental feedback through Ofsted Parent View
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders resolve incidents quickly and work well with external agencies
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders design flexible curricula based on pupil needs and continually improve reading support
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Classrooms are calm, and relationships are strong
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited opportunities to develop pupils' talents and interests
Career Counselling Services: Pupils enjoy learning about different career pathways and making realistic plans
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff identify and plan for students with SEND, providing regular reviews and support
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About Us
The Orchard School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 6 students from age 11-18 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | 4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| 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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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