Orion Spires
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Canterbury, CT2 0HD
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 5% in England
9 of 9 in Canterbury
Pupils
620
First preferences per place
0.72
2026/27
Absence
8.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | 35.0 | 36.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17% | 24% | 22% | |
| Average English grade | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 30% | 36% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.93 | -1.12 | — |
47% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Archbishop's School · 3.5 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Barton Manor School · 3.4 mi · Not judged
- Barton Court Grammar School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- Herne Bay High School · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School · 4.0 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury · 4.0 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Orion Spires is in Sturry and Fordwich (typical home £315,000, crime very high).
What is Orion Spires's Ofsted rating?
Orion Spires is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Orion Spires rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Orion Spires is in the bottom 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.