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Our vision for Orchards Academy is built on a foundation of high expectations. We believe that every student, regardless of their background or starting point, has the potential to achieve great things.
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We were thrilled to welcome back one of our former pupils this week for a high energy, hands on Fashion Illustration workshop. Currently honing her craft at the prestigious London Fashion Retail Academy, our guest alumna returned to lead a bespoke masterclass for all of our GCSE Textiles students.
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It was lovely to have the opportunity to welcome @horizon_tkat's Year 5 class to Orchards for part 2 of our work with them, building on our visit to their amazing school the week before. Our Head Students, Lillie and Grateful effortlessly transitioned from finishing their marathon Literature Paper 2 exam to help facilitate some fun activities on the English corridor before we made our way onto the tour of the building. Thank you so much to all the Horizons staff who helped with the visit, we can't wait to see you again.
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At Orchards Academy, we don’t just teach - we empower! We are so incredibly proud of our "Girl Boss" drive to ensure every single student knows they can be anything they want to be. Leading the charge is our incredible Head of Computing, Miss Pearce! From coding the future to breaking glass ceilings, Miss Pearce is showing our students that the sky is the limit. We’re building a generation of leaders, innovators, and dream-chasers right here in our classroom. 🤩
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We are thrilled to announce that we’ve invested in GCSEPod, an award-winning digital platform to help our Year 11 students conquer their exams! 🎓 Why students (and parents) will love it: ⭐️Revision on the Go: 7,500+ "Pods" (3-5 min videos) available on any device. ⭐️Instant Feedback: Self-marking quizzes to help close those knowledge gaps. ⭐️Manageable Steps: No more staring at textbooks for hours - just short, focused bursts of learning. 🎁 Every student who logs in and explores the site before this Friday will be entered into a prize draw! 🎁 Check your email for login instructions or reach out to Mr. Wheeler for more info.
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We were thrilled to welcome back one of our former pupils this week for a high energy, hands on Fashion Illustration workshop. Currently honing her craft at the prestigious London Fashion Retail Academy, our guest alumna returned to lead a bespoke masterclass for all of our GCSE Textiles students.
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It was lovely to have the opportunity to welcome Horizon Primary's Year 5 class to Orchards for part 2 of our work with them, building on our visit to their amazing school the week before. Our Head Students, Lillie and Grateful effortlessly transitioned from finishing their marathon Literature Paper 2 exam to help facilitate some fun activities on the English corridor before we made our way onto the tour of the building. Thank you so much to all the Horizons staff who helped with the visit, we can't wait to see you again.
Orchards Academy
At Orchards Academy, we don’t just teach - we empower! We are so incredibly proud of our "Girl Boss" drive to ensure every single student knows they can be anything they want to be. Leading the charge is our incredible Head of Computing, Miss Pearce! From coding the future to breaking glass ceilings, Miss Pearce is showing our students that the sky is the limit. We’re building a generation of leaders, innovators, and dream-chasers right here in our classroom. 🤩
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We are thrilled to announce that we’ve invested in GCSEPod, an award-winning digital platform to help our Year 11 students conquer their exams! 🎓 Why students (and parents) will love it: ⭐️Revision on the Go: 7,500+ "Pods" (3-5 min videos) available on any device. ⭐️Instant Feedback: Self-marking quizzes to help close those knowledge gaps. ⭐️Manageable Steps: No more staring at textbooks for hours - just short, focused bursts of learning. 🎁 Every student who logs in and explores the site before this Friday will be entered into a prize draw! 🎁 Check your email for login instructions or reach out to Mr. Wheeler for more info.
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We were thrilled to welcome back one of our former pupils this week for a high energy, hands on Fashion Illustration workshop. Currently honing her craft at the prestigious London Fashion Retail Academy, our guest alumna returned for a masterclass with our GCSE Textiles students.— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Feb 2, 2026
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It was lovely to have the opportunity to welcome Horizon Primary's Year 5 class to Orchards for part 2 of our work with them, building on our visit to their amazing school. Thank you so much to all the Horizons staff who helped with the visit, we can't wait to see you. pic.twitter.com/OCs7KHpKYl— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) January 27, 2026
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Well Done Year 11 - 1 Week into our GCSE POD revision launch and look at those stats! Make sure you collect your prize for logging in from Mr Wheeler if you have not already and keep eyes & ears open for the competitions as we go! #Revision #GCSEReady #UPTHEPODS— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 27, 2026
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Congratulations to the latest recipient of the Headteacher’s Award, Peace, following her Nigerian Young Stars Academic Award for her excellent service towards the development and advancement of education within Delta State. Well done Peace - a truly fantastic achievement! 👏✨ pic.twitter.com/2PDyyZ88J9— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) January 21, 2026
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At Orchards, we don’t just teach - we empower! We are so incredibly proud of our "Girl Boss" drive to ensure every student knows they can be anything they want to be. Leading the charge is our Head of Computing, Miss Pearce who is showing our students that the sky is the limit. pic.twitter.com/YDq1PGx1Jg— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) January 21, 2026
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Year 7 took part in an interesting "Think Choice" workshop yesterday delivered by Kent Fire and Rescue Service . It was a fantastic opportunity for them to develop their life skills and think about safety in a whole new way. A huge thank you to the team for coming in! 👏🚒— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Jan 15, 2026
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Meet Mrs Gayle, our Student Culture and Aspirations Manager. From helping students find their voice through public speaking and debate skills to transforming the Library into a hub for aspiration and well-being, she’s here to help every student thrive. 👋💛 pic.twitter.com/AjNPfSiJJw— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) January 9, 2026
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Congratulations to Anastecia who has been awarded the Senior Leadership Team’s Student of the Term! Anastecia has shown amazing commitment towards our Orchards values and has an unbelievable total of 230 positive value points. We are so proud of you!🎉👏🥳— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 19, 2025
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Our students had a wonderful time visiting the residents at Birchwood Heights Care Home this week. From sharing stories to participating in poetry readings, it was a special day filled with smiles. It is so heartening to see the bond between our students and the residents. 📖✨❤️— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 19, 2025
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We are delighted to share the winning entries of our recent Christmas Card Competition which was run by the Art Department. Well done to Agnes, Daisie and Taylor-Lily. 👏 These beautiful designs have been printed and sent to all of our local stakeholders. 🎅🎁— Orchards Academy (@orchards_tkat) Dec 18, 2025
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