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The Orchard School
Sandwell·Not applicable·West Midlands·Community special school·B68 8LD
URN: 132232Not judgedOfsted published 8 Sept 2025
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Compare with The Orchard SchoolSchool information
| URN | 132232 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Community special school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Elizabeth Hopewell |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | B68 8LD |
| Latest pupils | 151 |
| FSM eligible | 53.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8LD
www.orchard.sandwell.sch.ukView local authority page1215697040| DfE number | 7018 |
| UKPRN | 10069448 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2000 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 8 Sept 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Sept 2025 |