Orchards Academy
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Swanley, BR8 7TE
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 22% in England
3 of 3 in Sevenoaks
Pupils
554
First preferences per place
0.68
2026/27
Absence
10.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | 40.9 | 41.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 28% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 38% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 | 0.03 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Leigh Academy Wilmington · 2.4 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 47% in England
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys · 2.4 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Kemnal Technology College · 2.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- Harris Academy Orpington · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
- Cleeve Park School · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
The neighbourhood
Orchards Academy is in Swanley West (typical home £360,000, crime high).
What is Orchards Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orchards Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Orchards Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Orchards Academy is in the bottom 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.