# Newark Orchard School — Newark, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Matt Joyce

## Contact

- **Address:** London Road Balderton Newark Nottinghamshire
- **Phone:** 01636 682255
- **Website:** http://www.newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newark/newark-orchard-school-10585

## About

Newark Orchard School is a special school catering for pupils aged from 3 to 18. The school provides for a wide range of complex needs in brand new, purpose built premises. Our vision statement is ‘Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve, Together We Thrive,’ and this is at the heart of everything we do.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional support and care: I've been blown away by the dedication and kindness of the staff at Newark Orchard. My son has flourished in the supportive environment, and I'm so grateful for the hydrotherapy pool and sensory room facilities. The vision statement really shines through in everyday life at the school. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Helping our daughter thrive: Newark Orchard was a game-changer for our daughter. The life skills program really helped her develop essential independence, and the vocational skills classes were engaging and relevant. I'm so proud to see her thriving in her new school. *(Aug 2021)*
- **4/5** — Room for improvement: While my daughter is happy at Newark Orchard, I've had some concerns about communication from the school. The facilities are great, and I love the emphasis on confidence and resilience. However, I think the school could do more to keep parents informed about upcoming events and deadlines. *(Jun 2021)*
- **5/5** — A true community: The people at Newark Orchard are genuinely committed to supporting each other, and it shows in everything they do. My son loves the food tech classes and making new friends in the soft play room. We feel so lucky to be part of this community. *(Mar 2020)*

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