How many pupils does The Orchard School have?

The Orchard School has 110 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Orchard School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Orchard School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.4 in 2025/26.

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

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

Is The Orchard School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Orchard School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).

Where is The Orchard School?

The Orchard School is located at Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ.

The Orchard School

Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

7.4

Attainment 8

7–16

Ages

110

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About The Orchard School

The Orchard School is a foundation special school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 110 pupils on roll. It is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT). At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 73.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 7–16
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 110
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

73.1%

Free school meals

1.7%

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

69%

Sustained destination

54%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

26.4%

Overall absence

58.3%

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.

23.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

5.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

25.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

£44,796

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↓ −£166 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£29,827

Spend per pupil

£27,745

Income per pupil

47%

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: Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ
Phone: 01227769220
Headteacher: Alistair Hammond
Website: www.orchard-school.com

Academy Trust

Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Orchard School?: The Orchard School is a foundation special school in Canterbury, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–16.
How many pupils does The Orchard School have?: The Orchard School has 110 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Orchard School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Orchard School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.4 in 2025/26.
How does The Orchard School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Orchard School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Orchard School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Orchard School is part of Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT).
Where is The Orchard School?: The Orchard School is located at Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ.

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