Orchard School Bristol
Bristol, BS7 0XZ · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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17th of 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 474 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.3 · 28 | 30% | 0.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.31 · 26 | 25% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.5 · 26 | 10% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orchard School Bristol overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Creative Media & Tech Club, Origami Club, and House competitions. Trips include visits to nationally significant galleries, local museums, universities, and employers. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 942 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,080. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Orchard School Bristol
Overview
Orchard School Bristol has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils are happy, safe, and proud of their leadership roles. While recent examination outcomes were disappointing, leaders have strengthened the curriculum to better support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development through a wide range of extracurricular clubs and democratic leadership opportunities.
- The curriculum is increasingly ambitious, with effective programmes to secure foundations in reading and number.
- Teachers possess necessary subject expertise and quickly correct misconceptions to remedy knowledge gaps.
- Pupils receive strong careers advice and are well prepared for future education and employment choices.
- Leaders evaluate their work insightfully, enabling trustees to maintain strong oversight of the school.
Areas to improve
- The school must further strengthen its work to raise attendance, particularly for pupils with SEND, to remedy resulting learning gaps.
- Teaching should ensure pupils discuss subject content sufficiently to deepen their understanding, as this is not always consistent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.7 |
| 2025/26 | 41.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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