The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 4
- Capacity
- 20%
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Head
- Ms Karen Green
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Orchard School, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChase House School
Independent · Very close
The Mews
Independent · Very close
Fenton Grange School
Independent · Very close
Darwin School
Independent · Very close
Cranborne Primary School
Primary · 642m away
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 813m away
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Gracewood Academy
Secondary · 891m away
Questions parents ask
What is The Orchard School's Ofsted rating?
The Orchard School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Orchard School?
The Orchard School currently has 4 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 11 to 18.
Where is The Orchard School?
The Orchard School is in Potters Bar, EN6 1AG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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