Orchards Church of England Academy

About Orchards Church of England Academy

Orchards Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 401 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of GRACE SCHOOLS. At the end of Key Stage 2, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

401 / 420 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP

Phone

01945583799

Head Teacher

Damien Homden

Website

orchards.demat.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchards Church of England Academy?

Orchards Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Orchards Church of England Academy have?

Orchards Church of England Academy has 401 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Orchards Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

49% of pupils at Orchards Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Orchards Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchards Church of England Academy is part of GRACE SCHOOLS.

Where is Orchards Church of England Academy?

Orchards Church of England Academy is located at Cherry Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 3NP.