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Orchards Academy
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Orchards Academy
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- Swanley BR8 7TE
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Orchards Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 585 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are extremely proud to be leading Orchards Academy which aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish. Because we are a small school, we immediately establish a strong sense of community. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe. At Orchards Academy, we hold our staff members to a very high standard. Irrespective of their role they lead by example and act as positive role models for our students. All staff, whether they be teaching or support teams, aim to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning for all ensuring that the needs of our students are effectively met. The Senior Leadership Team has a high presence, every day they visit lessons in order to support staff and students and to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is consistently high. Where need is identified staff are provided with high quality professional development so that the focus remains on outstanding practise. Our increasing and future success is based on an effective partnership between students, staff, governors and the local community. Our aim will always be to build and maintain positive, trusting and long lasting relationships so that all who study and work here have the ability and confidence to be successful.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -0.69 | 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 | 40.6 | 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 | 35% | 30.74% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 41.5% | 45.2% |
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 | 12% | 24.28% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.13% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 17.81% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.78 | 2.96 |
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 | 94% | 93.71% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 90.4% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 25.32% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 49.32% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.31% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.51% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.81% | 2.15% |
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 | -0.09 | 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 | 39.7 | 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 | 21% 6 | 29.93% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 7 | 42.74% | 43.33% |
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 | 38% | 28.61% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 13.86% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 2 | 19.15% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.85 | 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 | 95% | 90.86% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 125 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.61% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 24.22% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 48.18% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.1% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.7% | 2.77% |
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 | -0.24 | 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 | 37.4 | 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 | 15% 5 | 28.95% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 6 | 41.39% | 42.55% |
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 | 33% | 26.26% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 8 | 13.66% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 3 | 18.42% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.8 | 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 | 92% | 90.09% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 76.29% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 21.46% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 50.04% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.41% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.89% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.67% | 2.07% |
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 | 0.19 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 20% | 28.45% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 40.67% | 43.01% |
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 | 34% | 26.31% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 16.67% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 17.95% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 86% | 85.03% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 47.64% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 22.25% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 49.12% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.4% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 1.99% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchards Academy
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