The Orchard School
The Orchard School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 2–11, in Oldbury, B68, in the Sandwell council area. It has 173 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (15 July 2025): Good in all 5 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Good in all 5 graded areas — inspected 15 July 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 29 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 173 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 53.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 24.3% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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