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Orchards Academy

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Orchards Academy

St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7TE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.446.4
2023/2440.946.4
2024/2541.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.080.00
2023/24+0.030.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 61 responses), 48% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. The school has around 545 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Orchards Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 61 responses): 48% of parents would recommend Orchards Academy.
What are Orchards Academy's latest exam results?
Orchards Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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.
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