The Orchards

About The Orchards

The Orchards is a free school special in Stretford, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 144 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 52.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

144 / 149 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Audley Avenue, Stretford, Trafford, M32 9TG

Phone

01617480670

Head Teacher

Helen O'Brien

Website

https://theorchards.bright-futures.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Orchards?

The Orchards is a free school special in Stretford, Trafford, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Orchards have?

The Orchards has 144 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

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

Is The Orchards part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Orchards is part of BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is The Orchards?

The Orchards is located at Audley Avenue, Stretford, Trafford, M32 9TG.