How many pupils does The Orchard School have?

The Orchard School has 151 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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.

Where is The Orchard School?

The Orchard School is located at Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8LD.

The Orchard School

Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8LD

Not rated

Inspected 15 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–11

Ages

151

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About The Orchard School

The Orchard School is a community special school in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 151 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 151
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

53.2%

Free school meals

24.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

13.3%

Overall absence

44.3%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

20.2

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

7.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

41.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

£49,010

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,780 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.6 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.

Contact Details

Address: Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8LD
Phone: 01215697040
Headteacher: Elizabeth Hopewell
Website: www.orchard.sandwell.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Orchard School?: The Orchard School is a community special school in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does The Orchard School have?: The Orchard School has 151 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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.
Where is The Orchard School?: The Orchard School is located at Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8LD.

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