110
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
58%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 07/10/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Orchard School · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
110
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
77%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
26%
Persistent absence
58%
Contact
Address
Cambridge Road, Canterbury, CT1 3QQ
Local authority
Kent
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 110 | 5.4 | 100% | 0% | 77% | 26% | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 104 | 5.1 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 19% | 54% |
| 2022/23 | 105 | 6.0 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 14% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 107 | 6.2 | 100% | 0% | 71% | 16% | 49% |
| 2020/21 | 97 | 6.5 | 100% | 0% | 65% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 96 | 8.7 | 100% | 0% | 71% | 17% | 39% |
| 2017/18 | 86 | 9.0 | 100% | 0% | 73% | 17% | 41% |
| 2016/17 | 77 | 5.0 | 100% | 0% | 80% | 19% | 59% |
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