Orchard School Bristol
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Attainment 8 of 44.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 56%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.31
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.53, -0.09]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 177 | 44.7 | — | 55.9% | 53.7% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 167 | 39.6 | -0.31 | 44.3% | 68.9% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 172 | 39.8 | -0.38 | 44.0% | 72.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 153 | 43.9 | -0.12 | 52.0% | 43.0% | 3.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 138448 |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Melanie Sweet |
| Trust | AMPLIFY EDUCATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | BS7 0XZ |
| Latest pupils | 177 |
| FSM eligible | 43.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0XZ
www.orchardschoolbristol.co.ukView local authority page1173772000| DfE number | 4003 |
| UKPRN | 10038411 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |