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The Orchard School

The Orchard School, Canterbury
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The Orchard School

Cambridge Road, Canterbury, CT1 3QQ

A Good-rated special school in Canterbury where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation special school
Pupils
110
Ages
7-16
FSM
73.6%
Attainment 8
6.6
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.67
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Orchard School

The Orchard School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.6. The school has around 110 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cambridge Road, Canterbury, CT1 3QQ | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Orchard School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Orchard School

What is The Orchard School's Ofsted rating?
The Orchard School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Orchard School's latest exam results?
The Orchard School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Orchard School located?
The Orchard School is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT1 3QQ).
How many pupils attend The Orchard School?
The Orchard School has around 110 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Orchard School with other schools?
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