Orion Spires
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bredlands Lane Sturry Canterbury Kent CT2 0HD |
| Phone | 01227710392 |
| Reference Number | 135305 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 667 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.43%
Girls: 51.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 67 | 55 | 122 |
| 8 | 62 | 73 | 135 |
| 9 | 62 | 72 | 134 |
| 10 | 67 | 72 | 139 |
| 11 | 65 | 72 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.1% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| African | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-03-02 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Water Meadows Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS |
0.5 miles |
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Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0NR |
1.03 miles |
|
Hoath Primary School
School Lane, Hoath, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LA |
1.71 miles |
|
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DU |
2.34 miles |
|
Parkside Community Foundation Primary School
Tennyson Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1EP |
2.48 miles |
|
Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School
The Street, Wickhambreaux, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1RN |
2.55 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AH |
2.6 miles |
|
Littlebourne Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Littlebourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1XS |
2.65 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
2.67 miles |
|
St Stephen's Junior School
Hales Drive, St Stephens, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AD |
3.28 miles |
|
St Stephen's Infant School
Hales Drive, St Stephen's, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AB |
3.31 miles |
|
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
99 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1NE |
3.44 miles |
|
St Johns Church of England Primary School
St John's Place, Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BD |
3.47 miles |
|
Preston Primary School
Mill Lane, Preston, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HB |
3.54 miles |
|
Pilgrims' Way Primary School
Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, CT1 1XU |
3.59 miles |
|
Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
3.68 miles |
|
St Peter's Methodist Primary School
St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH |
3.84 miles |
|
Herne Bay Infant School
Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH |
3.9 miles |
|
Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA |
3.93 miles |
|
Reculver Church of England Primary School
Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA |
3.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Junior King's School
Milner Court, Canterbury, CT2 0AY |
1.54 miles |
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Barton Manor School
Spring Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU |
3.43 miles |
|
The Archbishop's School
St Stephens Hill, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7AP |
3.46 miles |
|
Barton Court Grammar School
Longport, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1PH |
3.51 miles |
|
The King's School Canterbury
25 The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2ES |
3.53 miles |
|
Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
3.7 miles |
|
Newingate School
48 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DT |
3.76 miles |
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The Worthgate School
68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3LQ |
3.81 miles |
|
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
3.9 miles |
|
Haven Nook
73-75, Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD |
3.91 miles |
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Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW |
4 miles |
|
St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury
Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EN |
4.05 miles |
|
St Edmund's School Canterbury
St Thomas Hill, Canterbury, CT2 8HU |
4.1 miles |
|
St Nicholas' School
Holm Oak Close, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JJ |
4.17 miles |
|
Kent College (Canterbury)
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.23 miles |
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Kent College International Study Centre
Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
4.23 miles |
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The Orchard School
Cambridge Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3QQ |
4.24 miles |
|
The Canterbury Academy
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA |
4.37 miles |
|
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7AS |
4.52 miles |