The Orchard Independent Special School vs Macaulay Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Orchard Independent Special School
Great Grimsby Business Park
Macaulay Primary Academy
Grimsby
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
95
402
Capacity
101
530
Occupancy
94%
76%
FSM %
-
35.8%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2024
Sep 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
1.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
-
KS2 Reading
-
90%
KS2 Maths
-
88%
KS2 Writing
-
83%