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Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7TE
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Swanley. Mixed intake.
Orchards Academy is a non-selective secondary academy in Swanley, Kent, teaching around 545 pupils aged 11 to 18, with on-site support for autism.
The school describes its curriculum as central to its educational vision, designed to help students become confident, knowledgeable and impactful. Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection (2012); its GCSE Attainment 8 score is 41.3, with 33% achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
545 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed