Orchardside School
Orchardside School is a special or alternative provision school (Pupil referral unit), ages 11–16, in Enfield, EN1, in the Enfield council area. It has 39 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (14 April 2026): Report card: Exceptional in 2 areas, Strong standard in 4 areas.
Admissions
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Enfield admissions information and published allocations
Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 2 areas, Strong standard in 4 areas — inspected 14 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Exceptional |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Exceptional |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 39 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 53.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 20.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 86.27% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.92% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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