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The Orchard Independent Special School

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The Orchard Independent Special School

Unit 1, Sargon Way, Great Grimsby Business Park, DN37 9PH

Independent school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

3.6school · 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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Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

3.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.846.4
2024/253.646.0

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
2023/24Not available0.00
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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.21
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

John Whitgift Academy
1.4 km away · Academy converter
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Healing Academy
2.99 km away · Academy converter
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Ormiston Maritime Academy
3.15 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About The Orchard Independent Special School

The Orchard Independent Special School is a secondary school in North East Lincolnshire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.6. The school has around 95 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Unit 1, Sargon Way, DN37 9PH | More schools in North East Lincolnshire

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Frequently asked questions about The Orchard Independent Special School

What are The Orchard Independent Special School's latest exam results?
The Orchard Independent Special School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Orchard Independent Special School located?
The Orchard Independent Special School is a secondary school in North East Lincolnshire (DN37 9PH).
How many pupils attend The Orchard Independent Special School?
The Orchard Independent Special School has around 95 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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