The Annex School House vs Orchards Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Annex School House
Swanley
Orchards Academy
Swanley
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
8–16
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
6
554
Capacity
12
828
Occupancy
50%
67%
FSM %
-
42.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
Mar 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
38.3
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
27.4%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-