The Orchard School

About The Orchard School

The Orchard School is a specialist provision for pupils aged between 4 and 11 years of age. We pride ourselves on being a vibrant, caring and a considerate school. We aim for every child to excel in every aspect of their development and school life.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Liz Hopewell

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 19 responses • 12.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

94.7% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84.2% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

89.5% positive 5.3% negative

My child does well at this school

94.8% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 19 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 3

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Hannah G

Parent Sep 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience"

Overall, we're pleased with our child's experience at The Orchard School. However, we've sometimes found the communication from the school to be a bit patchy, and we've had to chase up information on occasion. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are generally very caring, but we feel that the school could do more to keep parents informed about their child's progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily B

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Support and Facilities"

We've been absolutely delighted with the care and support our child has received at The Orchard School. The sensory room and soft play area have been a game-changer for our child's development, and the staff are always so enthusiastic and encouraging. We feel so lucky to have found this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Mar 20, 2021

5.0

"Personalised Learning and Friendly Staff"

Our child made excellent progress during their time at The Orchard School, thanks to the tailored learning programme and the dedication of the staff. We were particularly impressed by the way the school celebrated our child's achievements, no matter how small they seemed. We would highly recommend this school to any family.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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