How many pupils does The Orchard School have?

The Orchard School has 151 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of The Orchard School?

The headteacher of The Orchard School is Elizabeth Hopewell.

What type of school is The Orchard School?

The Orchard School is a Community special school with a Special phase of education.

Which local authority is The Orchard School in?

The Orchard School is in the Sandwell local authority area.

Community special school Special Open

The Orchard School

Causeway Green Road, Sandwell, West Midlands, B68 8LD

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 15 July 2025.

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151

Pupils

53.6%

Free school meals

1 September 2000

Opened

About this school

The Orchard School is a Community special school serving special age pupils, located in Sandwell, West Midlands. The school has 151 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 15 July 2025. The Headteacher is Elizabeth Hopewell. The school is administered by Sandwell local authority. It opened in 1 September 2000.

School details

Headteacher: Elizabeth Hopewell
Local authority: Sandwell
Gender: Mixed
URN: 132232

Contact

01215697040 info@orchard.sandwell.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at The Orchard School are handled by the school or the local authority (Sandwell). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →