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The Orchard Independent Special School
Unit 1, Sargon Way, Great Grimsby Business Park, Grimsby, DN37 9PH, North East Lincolnshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
95
Capacity
101
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With limited published data, the school serves 95 pupils aged 11-16 and has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 3.6. However, only 4% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating significant challenges in academic performance. Parents should consider these factors alongside any additional support services offered.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 4% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.58137, -0.12068 · DN37 9PH
School details
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144366
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.orchardhumber.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orchard Independent Special School rated by Ofsted?
The Orchard Independent Special School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is The Orchard Independent Special School a good school?
The Orchard Independent Special School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Orchard Independent Special School in GCSEs?
The Orchard Independent Special School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.6. 4% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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