Orchard School Bristol
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Filton Road Horfield Bristol Bristol BS7 0XZ |
| Phone | 01173772000 |
| Reference Number | 138448 |
Orchard School Bristol has shown effective progress in maintaining the standards from its previous inspections. The school fosters an inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe while promoting values of respect and responsibility. Although there have been disappointing outcomes in recent examinations, the leadership has raised expectations and strengthened the curriculum. The students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds and have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are now benefitting from a more ambitious educational framework that prepares them well for future opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 947 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.91%
Girls: 45.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 29.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 102 | 212 |
| 8 | 111 | 77 | 188 |
| 9 | 106 | 76 | 182 |
| 10 | 100 | 82 | 182 |
| 11 | 93 | 90 | 183 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.1% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| African | 9.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe
- Strong contribution to pupils' personal development through extracurricular activities
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with academic and vocational options
- Effective teaching with a focus on clear presentation of new information
- Strong careers guidance and work experience opportunities for pupils
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, fostering trust and support
Areas for Improvement
- Low attendance rates among some pupils, particularly those with SEND
- Inconsistent teaching quality regarding pupil discussions on subject content
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 37 |
| Third Preference | 89 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 42 | 20 |
Previous Years
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Upper Horfield Primary School
Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
0.17 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Luckington Road, Bristol, BS7 0UP |
0.39 miles |
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Charborough Road Primary School
Charborough Road, Filton, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7RA |
0.45 miles |
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Shield Road Primary School
Shields Avenue, Northville, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0RR |
0.51 miles |
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Filton Avenue Primary School
Lockleaze Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9RP |
0.59 miles |
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Fonthill Primary Academy
Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SW |
0.62 miles |
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Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road, Bristol, BS7 0DL |
0.62 miles |
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Horfield Church of England Primary School
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0.7 miles |
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1.05 miles |
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Wallscourt Farm Academy
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1.06 miles |
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Ashley Down Primary School
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1.07 miles |
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Little Mead Primary Academy
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1.15 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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Filton Hill Primary School
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1.26 miles |
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Brunel Field Primary School
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1.43 miles |
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1.44 miles |
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Henleaze Junior School
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1.44 miles |
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Henleaze Infant School
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1.44 miles |
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Trinity Academy
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1.55 miles |
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1.87 miles |
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