Ofsted Outcome and Report - Orchards graded good in all of the four key judgements!

Welcome to Orchards Academy

As a small school we quickly develop a strong sense of belonging. This strong sense of community allows students to grow personally & academically as they trust and feel supported by a staff body that knows them well.

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The taught curriculum is structured into 20 lessons per week. Each lesson is 75 minutes long, effective time for both embedding knowledge within lessons and sequencing within the curriculum maps.

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It was great to meet next year's Year 7 cohort last night. We look forward to seeing you all again on Induction Day!

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Well done to Alfie in Year 7 who made it through to the finals of the Portimao Box Cup in Portugal a few weekends ago! 🥈

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Our Prom King and Queen 👑👑 As voted by staff and students!

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We had a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating our Year 11s at their prom ✨ See you all on results day!

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A sneak peak into our new school... it is still a work in progress but work is moving quickly!

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Representatives from our Student Council enjoyed a walkaround our new build this morning to see how the works are progressing.🏗️🏫

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Well done to all students who took part in our darts tournament with Leigh UTC yesterday afternoon! 🎯🎯

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Congratulations to Tyler in Year 8 who made it through to the semi-finals of the Portimao Box Cup in Portugal this weekend! 🏆

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📢 Reminder: Headteacher Meet & Greets 📢 Parents and carers are invited to meet our new Headteacher and ask any questions you may have. No need to book - please simply come to reception at either of these times.

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We are proud to have achieved the Silver Award for TKAT ACE!

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📢 Year 11 May Half-Term Revision Sessions 📢

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📢 Community Sports - Wednesday 21st May 📢 Please join us for cricket and rounders!

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Please see details of upcoming online parent workshops which are being run by the Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team and Medway Emotional Support Team.

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Some pictures from before our Options Fayre last week. A reminder to all students to please complete the Google Form (link can be found in your options booklets) by Thursday 15th May.

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Reminder! Year 9 Options Fayre - Thursday 1st May 📢

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Congratulations to Mr Wheeler, our Assistant Head, who completed the London Marathon yesterday raising almost £2500 in aid of Meningitis Now. An amazing achievement! 🏅🏃‍♂️🎗️ Thank you to the whole school community for all of your support!

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Good luck to Mr Wheeler, our Assistant Head, who is running the London Marathon this weekend in aid of @meningitis_now 🏃‍♂️🎗️ 💷 https://www.justgiving.com/page/darrenwheelerlm25?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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Well done to 7 Nightingale and Ms Weeden who are the highest attending form group in the school this term. They enjoyed Dominos pizza for lunch today to celebrate! 🍕🎉

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Community briefings this week have celebrated and rewarded students for their attendance, positive and house points as well as subject and SLT nominations. Well done to our winners! 🏆

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📢 Year 9 Options Fayre - Thursday 1st May 📢

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It was great to meet next year's Year 7 cohort last night. We look forward to seeing you all again on Induction Day!

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Well done to Alfie in Year 7 who made it through to the finals of the Portimao Box Cup in Portugal a few weekends ago! 🥈

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Our Prom King and Queen 👑👑 As voted by staff and students!

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We had a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating our Year 11s at their prom ✨ See you all on results day!

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A sneak peak into our new school... it is still a work in progress but work is moving quickly!

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Representatives from our Student Council enjoyed a walkaround our new build this morning to see how the works are progressing.🏗️🏫

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With the prospect of the Met Office issuing weather warnings for heat this week we would like to offer students the option of wearing school PE Kit in place of regular uniform. We will communicate if this is to be continued beyond this week on Friday. Please note that school PE Kit must be as per the policy and not include any of the following: Short shorts (above the knee) Bottoms with logos on (must be plain) T-shirts other than with the school logo embroidered Hoodies/ sweatshirts of any kind This measure is to support students in focusing on learning and any uniform infringements will be addressed in the usual way. Please encourage students to bring water to school but a reminder that anti-social behaviour, including water guns, will not be tolerated.

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Well done to all students who took part in our darts tournament with Leigh UTC yesterday afternoon! 🎯🎯

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Congratulations to Tyler in Year 8 who made it through to the semi-finals of the Portimao Box Cup in Portugal this weekend!

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We are proud to have achieved the Silver Award for TKAT ACE!

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📢 Year 11 May Half-Term Revision Sessions 📢

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📢 Community Sports - Wednesday 21st May 📢 Please join us for cricket and rounders!

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Please see details of upcoming online parent workshops which are being run by the Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team and Medway Emotional Support Team.

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Some pictures from before our Options Fayre last week. A reminder to all students to please complete the Google Form (link can be found in your options booklets) by Thursday 15th May.

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Reminder! Year 9 Options Fayre - Thursday 1st May 📢

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Good luck to Mr Wheeler, our Assistant Head, who is running the London Marathon this weekend in aid of Meningitis Now 🏃‍♂️🎗️ 💷 https://www.justgiving.com/page/darrenwheelerlm25?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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Well done to 7 Nightingale and Ms Weeden who are the highest attending form group in the school this term. They enjoyed Dominos pizza for lunch today to celebrate! 🍕🎉

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It was great to meet next year's Year 7 cohort last night. We look forward to seeing you all again on Induction Day! pic.twitter.com/VpQXK2a4rJ— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 24, 2025

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Well done to Alfie in Year 7 who made it through to the finals of the Portimao Box Cup in Portugal a few weeks ago! 🥈 pic.twitter.com/Juns53YjNs— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 20, 2025

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Our Prom King and Queen 👑👑 As voted by staff and students! pic.twitter.com/pDZwyYZGOa— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 20, 2025

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We had a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating our Year 11s at their prom ✨ See you all on results day! pic.twitter.com/7ZcHIRdUkb— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 20, 2025

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A sneak peak into our new school... it is still a work in progress but work is definitely moving quickly! pic.twitter.com/KhrnijKlOR— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 19, 2025

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Representatives from our Student Council enjoyed a walkaround our new build this morning to see how the works are progressing.🏗️🏫 pic.twitter.com/DX3g1OVSH9— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 19, 2025

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Well done to all students who took part in our darts tournament with Leigh UTC yesterday afternoon! 🎯🎯 pic.twitter.com/BatkkArDF0— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 11, 2025

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Congratulations to Tyler in Year 8 who made it through to the semi-finals of the Portimao Box Cup in Portugal this weekend! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/BBc029i8hb— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) June 9, 2025

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We are proud to have achieved the Silver Award for TKAT ACE!

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We are proud to have achieved the Silver Award for TKAT ACE! pic.twitter.com/qEvA9GecQ3— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) May 22, 2025

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📢 Year 11 May Half-Term Revision Sessions 📢 pic.twitter.com/U2ehrc1PqM— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) May 20, 2025

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📢 Community Sports - Wednesday 21st May 📢 Please join us for cricket and rounders! pic.twitter.com/hnDsiWTISN— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) May 19, 2025

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Please see details of upcoming online parent workshops which are being run by the Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team and Medway Emotional Support Team. pic.twitter.com/H09RtvnHyh— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) May 8, 2025

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Some pictures from before our Options Fayre last week. A reminder to all students to please complete the Google Form (link can be found in your options booklets) by Thursday 15th May. pic.twitter.com/OOtLyBMCJX— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) May 6, 2025

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Reminder! Year 9 Options Fayre - Thursday 1st May 📢 pic.twitter.com/je4gPbCYJz— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) April 30, 2025

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Good luck to Mr Wheeler, our Assistant Head, who is running the London Marathon this weekend in aid of @meningitis_now 🏃‍♂️🎗️ 💷 justgiving.com/page/darrenwh…

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Good luck to Mr Wheeler, our Assistant Head, who is running the London Marathon this weekend in aid of @meningitis_now 🏃‍♂️🎗️ 💷 https://t.co/tNyufV9F3h pic.twitter.com/eDowKJEAkS— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) April 23, 2025

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Well done to 7 Nightingale and Ms Weeden who are the highest attending form group in the school this term. They enjoyed Dominos pizza for lunch today to celebrate! 🍕🎉 pic.twitter.com/0BIbWhlZ5O— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) April 4, 2025

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