Newark Orchard School

URN: 130996 • Newark NG24 3AL

Overview

Name
Newark Orchard School
URN
130996
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
45.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matt Joyce (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01636682255
Website
Visit
Address
London Road, Newark NG24 3AL

Summary

Newark Orchard School is a community special school located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, catering to 169 pupils aged 3 to 18 with a range of complex needs. The school operates in purpose-built facilities that include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory rooms, and specialist curriculum spaces for subjects such as Food Technology, Design and Technology, Art, and Science. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the vision statement "Individual Growth for Individual People," focuses on fostering confidence, resilience, and personal development tailored to each pupil's needs.

The curriculum at Newark Orchard is designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that it meets the diverse requirements of its students. The school promotes a strong sense of community and collaboration, working closely with mainstream schools in the Newark and Sherwood area. Additionally, Newark Orchard emphasizes the importance of social, moral, spiritual, and cultural education, encouraging pupils to engage with contemporary issues and develop essential life skills.

Newark Orchard School also prioritises the well-being of its students, promoting five key rights that underpin its values: the right to be valued, heard, understood, safe, and to learn. The school actively involves parents and stakeholders in its mission to support pupils in achieving their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
3 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
170
Pupils
169
Boys
128
Girls
41
FSM %
49.30
Open date
1996-04-16
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 169 128 41 170 49.30
2024-09-11 170 129 41 138 48.60
2023-09-11 137 105 32 138 43.50
2022-09-11 137 105 32 138 43.50
2021-09-11 136 101 35 140 41.80
2020-09-11 116 84 32 37.90

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