The Orchards
Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Orchards is a special school in Stretford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 101 schools in Trafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2019, report published 31 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
The school's vision of 'championing remarkable children' is truly at the heart of everything the school does. Pupils thrive in this supportive, compassionate environment. They arrive full of joy in the morning. This is in part because the school respects pupils' rights and listens to their views and opinions. The school encourages and supports pupils to be themselves. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Staff are highly skilled in supporting pupils with their behaviour and emotions. Relationships between staff and pupils are key to the school's success. This allows staff to respond in highly effective ways when pupils need additional support. Over time, pupils become more successful in managing their own behaviour. This has a positive impact on their learning and attendance. The school is determined for each pupil to receive a high-quality education. It is focused clearly on ensuring that pupils, through their individual curriculum, gain the knowledge, skills and character needed to become as independent as possible in their future lives. Pupils achieve excellently across a range of curriculum areas. They are prepared splendidly for the next stage in their education. Pupils enjoy many experiences which promote their wider development. These include visiting the theatre, going to football matches and visiting local amenities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
148 pupils on roll, with places for 149
Schools near The Orchards
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egerton High School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 10.8 |
| Longford Park School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 0% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| New Park Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 3.6 |
| Acer Academy, Salford | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools special
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Helen O'Brien
- Phone
- 01617480670
- Address
- Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG
- Local authority
- Trafford
- URN
- 142782
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.