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Orchards Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Kemnal Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Kemnal Technology College, Cleeve Park School, Welling School, Debden Park High School and Rainham School for Girls.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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