Is Orchard Manor School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

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Orchard Manor School

The Old Rectory, Stow Bardolph, Nr King's Lynn, PE34 3HT

Ofsted: Strong

Independent

Phase

Capacity

5-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils: 26
Boys: 21 (81%)
Girls: 5 (19%)
Capacity: 72 (36% full)

School Information

Type: Other independent special school
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders

Contact & Location

01366691330

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The Old Rectory

Nr King's Lynn, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 151802
UKPRN: 10100653
Establishment No.: 6042

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