How many pupils does Orchard Manor School have?

Orchard Manor School has 219 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orchard Manor School's Ofsted rating?

Orchard Manor School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).

How does Orchard Manor School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Orchard Manor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.5 in 2025/26.

How does Orchard Manor School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Orchard Manor School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Orchard Manor School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchard Manor School is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Orchard Manor School?

Orchard Manor School is located at John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF.

Orchard Manor School

John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF

Good

Inspected 23 January 2024

Good

Ofsted

6.5

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

219

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Orchard Manor School

Orchard Manor School is an academy special sponsor led in Dawlish, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 219 pupils on roll. It is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 46.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 219 / 200 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 January 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

46.7%

Free school meals

2.2%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

24.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

33.79

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

6.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

57.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

£44,166

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£755 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£32,315

Spend per pupil

£36,110

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

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: John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF
Phone: 01626862363
Head Teacher: Nicola Jones
Website: https://www.orchardmanor.devon.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Manor School?: Orchard Manor School is an academy special sponsor led in Dawlish, Devon, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Orchard Manor School have?: Orchard Manor School has 219 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orchard Manor School's Ofsted rating?: Orchard Manor School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).
How does Orchard Manor School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Orchard Manor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.5 in 2025/26.
How does Orchard Manor School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Orchard Manor School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Orchard Manor School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Orchard Manor School is part of SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Orchard Manor School?: Orchard Manor School is located at John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF.