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Orchard School Bristol

Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0XZ

Local ranking13th of 24 secondary schools in Bristol
Ofsted: GoodUpdated— score data refreshed 15 October 2026

Secondary

Phase

1080

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 19 March 2025. Figures last updated .

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26
Average Attainment 8
41.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
36.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths
56.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size
168

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment
85.0%
Continued in education
80.0%
Apprenticeships
2.0%
Employment
3.0%
Not sustained
8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25
Total Pupils
947
Boys
522 (55%)
Girls
420 (45%)
Capacity
1080 (87% full)
SEND
26.8%
FSM Eligible
44.7%
EAL
29.3%
SEN with EHC Plan
2.5%
SEN Support
24.3%

*Financial data not available for 2025-26 — showing 2024-25

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
60.2
Budget per Pupil
£8,731/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate
10.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence
26.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Admissions
Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25
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  • White British: 51.8%
  • White Other: 9.3%
  • Black African: 9.2%
  • Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.6%
  • Asian Indian: 5.5%
  • Other: 3.1%
  • Mixed Other: 2.5%
  • Black Other: 2.5%

51.8%

White British

9.3%

White Other

9.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

Administrative

URN
138448
UKPRN
10038411
Establishment No.
4003
Trust
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