The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 57.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Ms Helen O'Brien
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Audley Avenue, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 9TG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarton Clough Primary School
Primary · Very close
Kingsway Primary School
Primary · 399m away
Lostock High School
Secondary · 431m away
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Primary · 480m away
Egerton High School
Special school · 569m away
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 886m away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Davyhulme Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Orchards's Ofsted rating?
The Orchards was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Orchards?
The Orchards currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Orchards take?
The Orchards caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Orchards?
The Orchards is in Stretford, M32 9TG, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Orchards have a sixth form?
No, The Orchards does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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