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OpenURN 119058

The Orchard School

Foundation special school · Canterbury · CT1 3QQ

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Age range

Ages 7–16

Pupils

119

Local authority

Kent

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 7–16, in Canterbury, Kent, 119 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 73.1%.

Open schools in Canterbury
54
Academies among open schools in Canterbury
30% (16)
Open schools in CT1
17
Open schools in Kent LA
713

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CanterburyNear CT1

Overview

School type
Foundation special school
Age range
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
119058

Location

Address
Cambridge Road
Postcode
CT1 3QQ
Town
Canterbury
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
119
Boys / girls
101 / 18
Free school meals
73.1%
FSM pupils
87
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)
Academy trust
Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KSENT)

Contact

Telephone
01227769220
Website
www.orchard-school.com

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