How many pupils does Orion Spires have?

Orion Spires has 667 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orion Spires's Ofsted rating?

Orion Spires was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does Orion Spires perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Orion Spires achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 in 2025/26.

Is Orion Spires part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orion Spires is part of ORION EDUCATION.

Where is Orion Spires?

Orion Spires is located at Bredlands Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD.

Orion Spires

Bredlands Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD

Good

Inspected 10 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

39.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

667

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Orion Spires

Orion Spires is an academy sponsor led in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 667 pupils on roll. It is part of ORION EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 (2025/26). 43.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 667 / 750 (89%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

43.7%

Free school meals

9.4%

EAL

6.2%

SEN support

13.8%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.2

Attainment 8

135 pupils

31.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

84%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.7%

Overall absence

29.3%

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.

46.18

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

16.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

8.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£47,892

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,485 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.1% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.1 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.

£8,857

Spend per pupil

£9,256

Income per pupil

57%

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: Bredlands Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD
Phone: 01227710392
Principal: Anna Burden
Website: http://www.orionspires.org.uk

Academy Trust

ORION EDUCATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orion Spires?: Orion Spires is an academy sponsor led in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Orion Spires have?: Orion Spires has 667 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orion Spires's Ofsted rating?: Orion Spires was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).
How does Orion Spires perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Orion Spires achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 in 2025/26.
Is Orion Spires part of an academy trust?: Yes — Orion Spires is part of ORION EDUCATION.
Where is Orion Spires?: Orion Spires is located at Bredlands Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD.

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