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Orchard Manor School
John Nash Drive, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9SF, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.5 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
219
Capacity
200
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 3-19. While it boasts a commendable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 7.5, there are notable concerns regarding the lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, as well as limited performance in key stage assessments. Parents may appreciate the school's overall positive environment, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 7.5 | 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%. | 0% | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
White Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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50.57523, -3.48041 · EX7 9SF
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN148476
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchard Manor School rated by Ofsted?
Orchard Manor School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2024.
Is Orchard Manor School a good school?
Orchard Manor School scores 51.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% 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 Orchard Manor School in GCSEs?
Orchard Manor School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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