The Orchard Independent Special School
The Orchard Independent Special School is an independent special school in Grimsby for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 95 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Orchard Independent Special School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 1 Sargon Way Great Grimsby Business Park Grimsby DN37 9PH |
| Phone | 01472898498 |
| Reference Number | 144366 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 95 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.32%
Girls: 33.68% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Orchard Independent Special School has made notable improvements since its previous inspection, moving from requiring improvement to achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities thrive. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual needs, creating opportunities for pupils to develop academically and socially. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, fostering a community where bullying is not tolerated and pupils engage in meaningful social interactions.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 04 May 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Nov 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a caring and supportive environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to individual needs.
- Most pupils meet the school’s high behaviour expectations.
- Effective monitoring of younger pupils’ reading skills.
- Strong extra-curricular offerings enhance pupil engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend school often enough.
- Lack of precision in attendance data analysis limits improvement strategies.
- Insufficient strategic oversight of SEND support.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Orchard Independent Special School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is The Orchard Independent Special School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Orchard Independent Special School is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was The Orchard Independent Special School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Orchard Independent Special School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does The Orchard Independent Special School have?
The Orchard Independent Special School has 95 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Orchard Independent Special School cover?
The Orchard Independent Special School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is The Orchard Independent Special School?
The Orchard Independent Special School is at Unit 1, Sargon Way, Great Grimsby Business Park, Grimsby, DN37 9PH.
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