Orchard Manor School is a not applicable school in Dawlish, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led 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 219 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 83.6% boys and 16.4% girls. Around 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | John Nash Drive, Dawlish, EX7 9SF |
| Website: | https://www.orchardmanor.devon.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01626862363 |
| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148476 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 219 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 36 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.00% | 197 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliff School First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcliff Primary Academy First Avenue , EX7 9RA | - not rated | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish County Infant School Old Town Street , EX7 9AL | - not rated | 900 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary School Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatehouse Primary Academy Secmaton Lane , EX7 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,959 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 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish College Elm Grove Road , EX7 0BY | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community College Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 3,165 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Teignmouth Community School, Exeter Road Exeter Road , TQ14 9HZ | - not rated | 3,165 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 | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Park School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 38 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Manor School John Nash Drive , EX7 9SF | - not rated | 100 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratcliffe School John Nash Drive , EX7 9RZ | - not rated | 311 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lanherne School 18 Longlands , EX7 9NG | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.