Orchards Church of England Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Cherry Road
 Wisbech
 Cambridgeshire PE13 3NP
Telephone: 01945 583799

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
History: This school arose from Orchards Church of England Primary School
Trust: The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Dr Damien Homden (since September 2025 – came from Milton Church of England Primary School)
Previous Headteacher: Tara Banks
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 22.88 / 27.17
Non-teaching Staff*: 31.12
Number of pupils: 401
Pupils Per Teacher: 17.5
Sex: Mixed (50% boys / 50% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 49.70% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 33.5%
Local child deprivation rate: 20.7% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 53.7%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 36.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.6km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward: Wisbech North
School Number: 8732044

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 19th November 2024 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

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  5. Wisbech Grammar School (1.6km) show on map
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  7. Olive AP Academy - Nene Valley (1.7km) show on map
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