The Orchard Independent Special School vs John Whitgift Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Orchard Independent Special School
Great Grimsby Business Park
John Whitgift Academy
Grimsby
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
11–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
95
1070
Capacity
101
998
Occupancy
94%
107%
FSM %
-
39.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Outstanding
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2024
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
1.5
50.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
58.2%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-