EVERYONE MATTERS, EVERYONE CARES
THE ORCHARD SCHOOL
The Orchard School is a Foundation Special School. We cater for 116 pupils who have behaviour and learning difficulties as identified by their Education Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans).
Our school caters for primary and secondary aged pupils in three separate phases.
Staff at The Orchard are skilled in working with pupils who have a range of difficulties that prevent them from accessing their learning.
our school values
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trust -
belonging -
aspiration -
voice -
pride -
curiosity
key dates
16Dec
Christmas Dinner
All Day
17Dec
Primary Christmas Fayre
12:00pm – 2:30pm
18Dec
Secondary Christmas Fayre
1:00pm – 2:00pm
19Dec
Term 2 Ends
until 12:30pm
05Jan
Term 3 Begins
All Day
06Feb
Parent Consultation Day
All Day
13Feb
Term 3 Ends
All Day
23Feb
Inset Day (Staff in School)
All Day
24Feb
Term 4 Starts
All Day
02Mar
NHS Vaccinations
8:00am – 2:30pm
Christmas Jumper Day! Let's spread some festive cheer and make a difference together! Staff and students can wear their favourite Christmas jumper and donate just £1 to support Save the Children. Every little bit helps bring joy and hope to children in need. Date: Thursday 11th December 2025 Let's make this Christmas brighter for everyone! #ChristmasJumperDay #SaveTheChildren #FestiveFun
Join Us for Orchard School's Primary Christmas Fayre! Date: Wednesday, 17th December Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Location: Orchard School Bring the festive spirit and enjoy: A mini performance by Falcons class Crafts, goodies, games & refreshments All Primary Families Welcome! Please bring coins for stalls and activities. All proceeds go to Porchlight – supporting homeless and vulnerable people. We can't wait to see you there!
Primary Christmas Fayre!
Thank you to every family, member of staff and pupil who donated, baked, bought a cake or simply helped lift the spirit of our Children in Need cake sale. The response was genuinely touching. Days like this remind us what makes The Orchard School special. When our community comes together, we show in the simplest but most powerful ways that everyone matters and everyone cares. Your kindness, effort and generosity will make a real difference, and we are truly grateful.
Children in Need 2025
School Dog!
https://www.orchard-school.com/About-Our-School/Open-Evenings/
The Orchard School – Term 5 Update We're proud to end Term 5 by celebrating all we've achieved together! Everyone Matters. Everyone Cares. Our new Mission, Vision & Values – shaping The Orchard Way Ready. Respectful. Safe. – Our clear, simple school rules Exciting improvements coming this summer to enhance learning New logo & website launching soon! And a special shout-out to our amazing Year 11 pupils as they finish their time at The Orchard and continue their exams. We're so proud of all you've achievedgood luck in your next steps! Thank you to pupils, families, staff and governors for being part of the journey. Let's keep growing together #TheOrchardWay #ClassOf2025 #EveryoneMattersEveryoneCares #ReadyRespectfulSafe #SEMH #SchoolCommunity #Proud
A letter has been added to the website regarding the next Parent Support Group. Please see link below for more details:
Last week some of our pupils delivered Easter Eggs to St Nicholas School Canterbury courtesy of the Whitstable Toy Run Association (WTRA) and their kind donation from the annual Easter Egg Run.