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The Orchards
Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG
Free schools special for ages 3–11 in Stretford. Mixed intake.
The Orchards is a special free school in Stretford, Trafford, for children aged 3 to 11. It includes nursery classes and has special classes.
The school says it is part of Bright Futures Educational Trust and welcomes children with a wide range of learning difficulties. It says pupils have, or are being assessed for, an Education, Health and Care Plan. Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection in 2019.
Ages 3–11 · Primary age
144 pupils · On roll
Free schools special · Mixed