Orion Spires

A good academy sponsor led school in Kent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orion Spires.

Canterbury, CT20HD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
29.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 38.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
10 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
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
Bredlands Lane
Sturry
Canterbury, CT20HD
Phone
1227710392
Website
orionspires.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135305
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, CT2 0HD
Website
http://www.orionspires.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORION EDUCATION
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
726
Free School Meals
39.1% (284 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (46 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
121
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
726 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Trust Kindness Endeavour

Promoting British Values: democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs; mock elections and visits from authorities reinforce these values.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Anna Burden emphasising personalised pathways, an inclusive setting, a rich personal development curriculum, and a commitment to transforming lives and enabling social mobility through trust, kindness and endeavour.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Elite Programme KS3 Drama Club KS4 Drama Club Music Tech Club Guitar Club Piano Club Samba Club Music Academy (audition only) National Theatre Connections Programme Drama productions Music performances Art exhibitions Art and Design clubs Sports academies (gymnastics, golf, equestrian, football, etc.)

Sports

Invasion Games Dance Gymnastics Net & Wall Games Striking & Fielding Athletics Health Related Fitness

Facilities

Sports hall with under floor heating Outdoor pitches with changing rooms Dance studio with sprung floor, full mirrored wall and music system Multi-use games area (MUGA) Heartspace Classrooms with the use of white board and projector IT suites Music practice rooms Conference and Meeting rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Orion Curriculum Principles: Inclusive, Focused, Sequenced, Coherent Big Ideas and Knowledge Organisers used to share powerful knowledge Five-year curriculum plans with spaced learning KS3 mixed-ability grouping EBacc structure and GCSE/ vocational pathways Personal Development and Careers program integrated into the curriculum Subject-specific Knowledge Organisers and a sequenced curriculum mapped over five years

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