Orange Tree School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Oakleigh Park North Whetstone London N20 9AR |
| Phone | 02081481700 |
| Reference Number | 135072 |
Orange Tree School is proposing to transition from an independent school to an independent special school while increasing its enrollment capacity from 81 to 110 students. The inspection determined that the school is likely to meet the independent school standards, particularly as it has a curriculum tailored to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), specifically addressing their social, emotional, mental, and health needs. The approach to education here is marked by a thorough understanding of students' backgrounds, as nearly all arrive having experienced disruptions in their education, and staff take swift action to identify and address learning gaps.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 63 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 30.16%
Girls: 69.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Aug 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Feb 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Light touch inspection |
Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum that addresses the needs of pupils with SEND
- Strong individual support for pupils to help them catch up on missed education
- Clear and effective assessment strategies to identify and support struggling pupils
- Thorough safeguarding policies that comply with government guidance
- Robust health and safety procedures in place
- High-quality premises designed specifically for SEND students
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 21.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 16.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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