Orchardside School, based in Enfield, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
Orchardside School currently has around 51 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.7% boys and 37.3% girls. Around 56.9% 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.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 25.5%. white british pupils make up about 15.7% , followed by other mixed at 15.7%
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: | 230 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RL |
| Website: | www.orchardside.school |
| Telephone: | 02083534270 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Enfield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Celeste Fay |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101972 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/03/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 51 |
| Number of Boys: | 32 |
| Number of Girls: | 19 |
| Other White | 25.50% | 13 |
| White British | 15.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 15.70% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 15.70% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 11.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.80% | 4 |
| African | 3.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 2.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor Primary School Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Honilands Primary School Lovell Road , London Borough of Enfield EN1 4RE | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Honilands Primary School Lovell Road , London Borough of Enfield EN1 4RE | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forty Hill CofE Primary School Forty Hill , EN2 9EY | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Worcesters Primary School Goat Lane , EN1 4UF | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | - not rated | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lea Valley High School Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany School Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England High School (VA) Lieutenant Ellis Way , Cheshunt EN7 5FB | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchardside School 230 Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylands School Keswick Drive , EN3 6NY | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Valley Education Support Centre Queen Eleanor Site , Cameron Drive EN8 8BN | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Russet House School 11 Autumn Close , EN1 4JA | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.