Orchard Manor School vs Downham Market Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Orchard Manor School
Nr King's Lynn
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
5–16
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Norfolk
Norfolk
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
26
1329
Capacity
72
1567
Occupancy
36%
85%
FSM %
-
27.0%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
Apr 2022
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
42.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
32.9%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C+
Points Per Entry
-
32.5
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C+
AAB+ %
-
4%
Value Added
-
Average
A-Level Students
-
36
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
5%
Degree course
-
48%
Any L4+ destination
-
48%
Apprenticeships
-
0%
Cohort size
-
44
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (32)
Mathematics (28)
Biology (24)
Sociology (20)
Chemistry (16)
History (16)
Psychology (16)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (14)