# Orchards Church of England Academy — Wisbech, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Dr Damien Homden

## Contact

- **Address:** Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP
- **Phone:** 01945 583799
- **Website:** https://orchards.demat.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/wisbech/orchards-church-of-england-academy-18176

## About

Orchards C of E Academy is a Church of England school that aims to provide educationally enriching opportunities for all children and young people in our community. We believe in working together to ensure that we enjoy our learning and support those around us. Our mission is to provide a happy, safe, stimulating and challenging programme of learning and development for the children.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jul 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Jul 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional School with a Strong Christian Ethos: I've been impressed with Orchards C of E Academy since my child started. The values of Ambition, Perseverance, Respect, and Responsibility are evident in everything they do. My child has thrived in the supportive and inclusive environment. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great Facilities and Friendly Staff: The school's facilities are excellent, and the staff are always helpful and approachable. My child loves the Collective Worship sessions and the emphasis on Christian values. The curriculum is well-balanced, and my child is making good progress. *(Dec 2021)*
- **4/5** — Disappointing Experience with Admissions: Unfortunately, our experience with Orchards C of E Academy was not as positive as we had hoped. The admissions process was confusing, and we had to wait a long time for a response. However, the school's values and facilities are excellent, and I've heard great things from other parents. *(Jun 2020)*

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