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Orion Spires

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Orion Spires

Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0HD

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
667
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.6%
Attainment 8
36.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.3%
Basics 9-5
21.6%

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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.4%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc 9-5
5.2%
EBacc 9-4
7.5%
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About Orion Spires

Orion Spires is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. The school has around 667 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Orion Spires, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Orion Spires

What is Orion Spires's Ofsted rating?
Orion Spires received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Orion Spires's latest exam results?
Orion Spires: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Orion Spires located?
Orion Spires is a secondary school in Canterbury, Kent (CT2 0HD).
How many pupils attend Orion Spires?
Orion Spires has around 667 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orion Spires with other schools?
View Orion Spires's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.