Orchard Manor School
URN: 148476 • Dawlish EX7 9SF
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Manor School
- URN
- 148476
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01626862363
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- John Nash Drive, Dawlish EX7 9SF
Summary
Orchard Manor School is a mixed academy special school located in Dawlish, Devon, catering to 219 students aged 4 to 19 with communication and interaction difficulties, including those on the autistic spectrum. The school offers both day and residential placements, providing a supportive environment that prioritises the safety and individual needs of each child.
The curriculum at Orchard Manor is designed to be flexible and holistic, focusing on academic progress alongside the development of life skills, confidence, and resilience. The school aims to prepare students for adulthood, whether through further education, training, or independent living. A strong emphasis is placed on creating engaging learning opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of pupils.
Set in beautiful woodland grounds, Orchard Manor School promotes outdoor learning and community involvement. The dedicated staff are committed to ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality education and care. The school fosters a positive ethos, encouraging students to develop their interests and aspirations in a safe and nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Orchard Manor is designed to be flexible and holistic, focusing on academic progress alongside the development of life skills, confidence, and resilience. The school aims to prepare students for adulthood, whether through further education, training, or independent living. A strong emphasis is placed on creating engaging learning opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of pupils.
Set in beautiful woodland grounds, Orchard Manor School promotes outdoor learning and community involvement. The dedicated staff are committed to ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality education and care. The school fosters a positive ethos, encouraging students to develop their interests and aspirations in a safe and nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- 13 Feb 2025Cllr Martin Wrigley, MP, lends his support to SEND EducationRead more (sen)
- Our Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Parent Reporting Absence Process (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Education Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Provision in Devon (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakwood Specialist College (60.2)
- Chances Educational Support Services (55.3)
- Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas (45.2)
- Lanherne School (45.2)
- Oaklands Park School (42.3)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 219
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- 2021-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 219 | 183 | 36 | 200 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 164 | 37 | 190 | 43.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 153 | 36 | 190 | 36.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 153 | 36 | 190 | 36.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 180 |
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