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Orchards Academy

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Orchards Academy

St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7TE

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Pupils
545
Ages
11-18
FSM
44.0%
Attainment 8
41.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.1%
Basics 9-5
33.0%

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
3.28
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Orchards Academy

Orchards Academy is a secondary school in Swanley, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. The school has around 545 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7TE | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Orchards Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Feb 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Orchards Academy

What is Orchards Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchards Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Orchards Academy's latest exam results?
Orchards Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Orchards Academy located?
Orchards Academy is a secondary school in Swanley, Kent (BR8 7TE).
How many pupils attend Orchards Academy?
Orchards Academy has around 545 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orchards Academy with other schools?
View Orchards Academy'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.