Description
Orchard School is Independent Secondary school in Non-selective for kids aged 2 to 16 (Gender - 2 to 16 )
Orchard School opened in a fantastic new building in 2008 to serve the local communities of Horfield and Southmead. They are a mixed 11-16 academy, with 925 students, and the school community reflects the richly diverse local area. They pride ourselves on the harmonious atmosphere and the care they show for each young person. They are over-subscribed, so they operate a waiting list for entry to year groups. The mission statement, “inspire today, empower for life” reflects how they approach the school life. They want students to be inspired by their learning, to be enthused to learn independently and find their areas of brilliance – so they can go on to study further towards their chosen career. They are ambitious for everyone – they expect the best from everyone and place no limits on the aspirations for the students. The students feel that they belong to Orchard School – they appreciate that their tutor and their teachers know them well and will support them to meet the ambitious targets we set in their learning. They also understand that they have a voice and that they are actively involved in shaping the future of Orchard School.
Facilities
Curriculum
The curriculum inspires the students to empower them for life. They recognise that knowledge is powerful and that young people who are creative thinkers, readers, speakers and leaders can become agents of change. We champion academic success and nurture personal development with the support of a highly qualified and dedicated team of education professionals who build purposeful links through the curriculum and an enriching co-curriculum. The curriculum is shaped by our students as it responds to their needs, and is underpinned by the values of Orchard School, the touchstones of the Trust and community priorities.
Features
Things to note
Personal Development
They are very proud of the Personal Development opportunities our students take part in at Orchard School. The core of our Personal Development education comes through our tutor time programme. Every afternoon, students have 30 minutes in their tutor group, where they focus on different aspects of personal development, held together through the Orchard Values Curriculum.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
At Orchard School they aim to foster an understanding and positive attitudes to children with Special Educational Needs throughout the school community and provide all pupils with full access to the curriculum.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
1.77 miles
