Newark Orchard School

A good community special school school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Newark Orchard School.

Newark, NG243AL Ofsted: Good Age 3-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 June 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
London Road
Balderton
Newark, NG243AL
Phone
1636682255
Website
newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130996
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL
Website
http://www.newarkorchard.notts.sch.uk
Age range
3-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
170 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
170
Free School Meals
49.3% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (170 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
38.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
170 pupils
3-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve, Together We Thrive."

Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve, Together We Thrive Everyone has the right to be valued. Everyone has the right to be heard. Everyone has the right to be understood. Everyone has the right to feel safe. Everyone has the right to learn.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Newark Orchard School from Headteacher Matt Joyce. The school is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 18 with a wide range of complex needs in a purpose-built setting, offering facilities such as a hydrotherapy pool, immersion room, sensory room, soft play, life skills and vocational skills, plus specialist curriculum rooms (Food Tech, D&T, Art and Science). The vision is 'Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve, Together We Thrive' and the curriculum is tailored to individual needs, with partnerships with mainstream schools in the Newark and Sherwood area.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy pool Immersion room Sensory room Soft play Life skills Vocational skills Specialist curriculum rooms including Food Tech, D&T, Art and Science

Curriculum Highlights

Engagement Curriculum (Reception to KS3) with three levels of Engagement targets (Developing, Emerging, Sustained Engagement) and progression via SOLAR steps Primary Curriculum with subject-specific learning and continued engagement-focused approach Key Stage Three Curriculum with semi-formal and formal learning styles and SOLAR steps Key Stage Four Curriculum with accreditation opportunities in English, Maths and Science; options to study Art; KS4 Pathways (SOLAR steps or Engagement into Adulthood) including ELC Maths E1/E2/E3 and GCSE Maths; English E1/E2/E3 and GCSE English Key Stage Five (Post 16) Curriculum with accreditation pathways including NCFE Functional Skills in English and Maths, ASDAN Lifeskills, and vocational ASDAN units

Admissions Criteria

The decision about whether your child can be given a place at Newark Orchard is made by a member of the Integrated Children’s Disability Service (ICDS) after considering your child’s special needs, as detailed in their EHC Plan, following discussion with an Educational Psychologist and the Head Teacher of Newark Orchard School. If offered, the Local Authority will consider home-to-school transport according to the LA Transport Policy.

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