The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 74% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 7–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 110
- FSM
- 73.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
- Head
- Mr Alistair Hammond (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicholas' School
Special school · Very close
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Primary · 573m away
Haven Nook
Independent · 835m away
Newingate School
Independent · 917m away
The Worthgate School
Independent · 1.1km away
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barton Court Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Orchard School's Ofsted rating?
The Orchard School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Orchard School?
The Orchard School currently has 110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Orchard School take?
The Orchard School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is The Orchard School?
The Orchard School is in Canterbury, CT1 3QQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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