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Swanley, Kent
Orchards Academy
Orchards Academy is a academy converter in Swanley, Kent. The school has 545 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Secondary Ages 11–18 545 PupilsURN 136304
Ofsted Report
Inspected March 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
41.2↓ -5pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
33%↓ -12pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
90.4%↓ -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
19.5↓ -3pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
44.0%↑ +20pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
22.2%↓ -10pp
Teacher Turnover
545 / 828
66%
Capacity
Surplus
+£1,312,000
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Orchards Academy is a academy converter in Swanley, Kent. The school has 545 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Hannah Carter
Age Range
11 — 18
School Hours
08:40 – 15:00
Telephone
01322665231
Website
Address
Swanley, BR8 7TE
Local Authority
Kent
The School Day
08:40
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 16 available
Art
Basketball
Boxing
Coding
Drama
Football
German
Judo
Music
Netball
Photography
Rugby
Science
Spanish
Textiles
Trauma Informed Schools
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
PE Kit
Pe Kit