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Orchards Academy
- Secondary
- Swanley BR8 7TE
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students make good progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and feel safe, with improved behaviour over recent years.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers plan lessons carefully to meet different needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching in the majority of lessons is good, some outstanding.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers mark students鈥� work thoroughly.
Communication: School has improved communication through newsletters and website.
Opportunities for Involvement: The partnership with parents is less well developed.
Parent Satisfaction: A small number of parents expressed concerns about behaviour.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with bullying concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have set and achieved challenging targets for raising attainment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students have few concerns about bullying; it is dealt with well when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students' punctuality to lessons has improved.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students do not have enough opportunities to take on responsibility.
Career Counselling Services: The school has improved guidance and course range in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs make good progress due to well-targeted support.
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Orchards Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 551 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are extremely proud to be leading Orchards Academy which aims to provide a caring yet challenging curriculum and environment in which the talents of each student are nurtured and enabled to flourish. Because we are a small school, we immediately establish a strong sense of community. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally and academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well. This results in a calm, orderly and purposeful atmosphere where students enjoy their learning, make good progress and feel safe. At Orchards Academy, we hold our staff members to a very high standard. Irrespective of their role they lead by example and act as positive role models for our students. All staff, whether they be teaching or support teams, aim to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning for all ensuring that the needs of our students are effectively met. The Senior Leadership Team has a high presence, every day they visit lessons in order to support staff and students and to ensure that the quality of teaching and learning is consistently high. Where need is identified staff are provided with high quality professional development so that the focus remains on outstanding practise. Our increasing and future success is based on an effective partnership between students, staff, governors and the local community. Our aim will always be to build and maintain positive, trusting and long lasting relationships so that all who study and work here have the ability and confidence to be successful.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% 6 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 7 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 2 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% 5 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 6 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 8 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 3 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.18 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 84 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 19% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 1.98% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchards Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1