Orchards Church of England Academy
URN: 143836 • Wisbech PE13 3NP
Overview
- Name
- Orchards Church of England Academy
- URN
- 143836
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 35.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tara Banks (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01945583799
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cherry Road, Wisbech PE13 3NP
Summary
Orchards Church of England Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 401 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school operates under a Christian ethos, emphasizing values such as respect, perseverance, responsibility, and ambition. The mission of the academy is to provide enriching educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their faith, while fostering a supportive and inclusive community.
The curriculum at Orchards C of E Academy is designed to build a strong foundation in early reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their educational journey. The school employs evidence-based teaching strategies and a carefully sequenced curriculum to promote knowledge retention and skill development. Additionally, the school prioritizes the wellbeing of both students and staff, offering professional development opportunities and a commitment to creating a positive learning environment.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the academy welcomes inquiries from prospective families. With a focus on high expectations and the development of resilient, respectful citizens, Orchards C of E Academy aims to nurture the character and understanding of every pupil.
The curriculum at Orchards C of E Academy is designed to build a strong foundation in early reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their educational journey. The school employs evidence-based teaching strategies and a carefully sequenced curriculum to promote knowledge retention and skill development. Additionally, the school prioritizes the wellbeing of both students and staff, offering professional development opportunities and a commitment to creating a positive learning environment.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the academy welcomes inquiries from prospective families. With a focus on high expectations and the development of resilient, respectful citizens, Orchards C of E Academy aims to nurture the character and understanding of every pupil.
Useful links
- DEMAT (other)
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- We Are DEMAT Magazine July 2025 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF ELY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 401
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 200
- FSM %
- 49.70
- Open date
- 2018-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 401 | 201 | 200 | 420 | 49.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 400 | 187 | 213 | 420 | 52.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 403 | 186 | 217 | 420 | 47.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 403 | 186 | 217 | 420 | 47.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 415 | 195 | 220 | 585 | 43.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 209 | 228 | 585 | 31.40 |
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