Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7TE
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
545
Headteacher
Mrs Hannah Carter
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Orchards Academy
Orchards Academy is a secondary academy in Swanley, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 12; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Specialisms
Autism
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Orchards Academy term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Orchards Academy
Local help for families near Orchards Academy
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Swanley and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Swanley.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Orchards Academy?
Orchards Academy is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Orchards Academy cover?
Orchards Academy serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does Orchards Academy offer?
Orchards Academy is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.
What is Orchards Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Orchards Academy Good after its inspection on 11 March 2025.
Where is Orchards Academy?
Orchards Academy is at St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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