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Orchard Manor School

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Orchard Manor School

John Nash Drive, Dawlish, EX7 9SF

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 3–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2024

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

Academic picture

7.4school · 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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
10.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
10.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
7.4
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

7.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/248.946.4
2024/257.446.0

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
2023/24-1.650.00
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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.74
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas
1.47 km away · Miscellaneous
Oakwood Specialist College
1.49 km away · Special post 16 institution
Dawlish College
1.65 km away · Academy converter
Good
Chances Educational Support Services
1.9 km away · Other independent school
Trinity School
2.54 km away · Other independent school

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About Orchard Manor School

Orchard Manor School is a secondary school in Dawlish, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.4. The school has around 219 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: John Nash Drive, Dawlish, EX7 9SF | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Orchard Manor School)
  3. Jan 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Orchard Manor School)
  4. Mar 2015 — Good (predecessor: Orchard Manor School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Orchard Manor School

What is Orchard Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Orchard Manor School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Orchard Manor School's latest exam results?
Orchard Manor School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Orchard Manor School located?
Orchard Manor School is a secondary school in Dawlish, Devon (EX7 9SF).
How many pupils attend Orchard Manor School?
Orchard Manor School has around 219 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orchard Manor School with other schools?
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