Orchard School Bristol
Orchard School Bristol is a mixed gender secondary school with academy status, located in the Horfield area of Bristol, England.
| Orchard School Bristol | |
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| Address | |
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Filton Road , BS7 0XZ England | |
| Coordinates | 51.4991°N 2.5801°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary Academy |
| Established | 2012 |
| Trust | Trust in Learning |
| Department for Education URN | 138448 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Mrs Julia Hinchliffe |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 750 |
| Houses | Dunmore, Dirac, Pethick, Ricart |
| Website | http://www.orchardschoolbristol.co.uk/ |
History
Orchard School Bristol is a secondary school located in the Horfield area of Bristol.
The original school buildings were built in the 1950s and were demolished when the school was rebuilt and opened for teaching in September 2005.
In September 2005 the school was awarded Specialist School Status, with a combined specialism in Humanities (Social Science) and Modern Foreign Languages.
The school then became a foundation school with educational partners City of Bristol College, University of West of England and the Local Authority Bristol City Council.
The school became an academy as part of Trust in Learning in September 2012.
Uniform
Orchard School's student uniform consists of a white shirt with own house tie, school blazer, black trousers or skirt and plain black shoes.
Ofsted inspection
The school's latest inspection took place on 20 and 21 October 2015. It received the following grades:[1]
| Area | Grade |
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
Notable alumni
- Chris Lines – professional footballer[2]
References
- "Ofsted Orchard School Bristol". Retrieved 17 November 2015.
- "LINES ON RADIO BRISTOL SPORTS REVIEW". Bristol Rovers Football Club. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
