# Orchards Academy — Swanley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Hannah Carter

## Contact

- **Address:** St. Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent
- **Phone:** 01322 665231
- **Website:** http://www.orchards-tkat.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/swanley/orchards-academy-12055

## About

Our vision for Orchards Academy is built on a foundation of high expectations. We believe that every student, regardless of their background or starting point, has the potential to achieve great things.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2012
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding school, wonderful experience: My daughter has been attending Orchards Academy for over a year now and we are thoroughly impressed with the school's facilities, staff, and values. The school's commitment to providing a well-rounded education and supporting every student, regardless of their background, is truly admirable. We feel grateful to be part of the Orchards community. *(Sep 2022)*
- **3/5** — Some room for improvement: We've had a mixed experience at Orchards Academy. While the school has many strengths, including its commitment to community and social responsibility, we've encountered some issues with communication and organization. Overall, we feel that the school has potential, but needs to work on a few areas to become even better. *(Oct 2021)*
- **5/5** — Excellent support for students: Our experience at Orchards Academy has been fantastic. The school's TKAT ACE program has been particularly beneficial for my child, providing them with additional support and guidance. The teachers are always approachable and willing to help, and the school's focus on community and social responsibility is truly inspiring. *(Jul 2021)*
- **4/5** — Great education, wonderful memories: My son attended Orchards Academy from Reception to Year 6, and we couldn't be happier with the education and experiences he had. The school's curriculum is broad and engaging, and the teachers are dedicated and passionate. We were also impressed with the school's facilities and extracurricular activities. *(Jun 2020)*

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