Orchard Manor School, based in Dawlish, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Orchard Manor School currently has around 183 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 79.8% boys and 20.2% girls. Around 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (73%) , including 9% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | John Nash Drive, Dawlish, EX7 9SF |
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| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Rose |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113656 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 183 |
| Number of Boys: | 146 |
| Number of Girls: | 37 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff School First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish County Infant School Old Town Street , EX7 9AL | - not rated | 981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary School Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community College Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Park School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 75 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | 3out of 4 | 100 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratcliffe School John Nash Drive , EX7 9RZ | - not rated | 216 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanherne School 18 Longlands , EX7 9NG | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.