The Orchard School vs Newingate School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Orchard School
Canterbury
Newingate School
Canterbury
Overview
Phase
Special
Special
Type
Foundation special school
Other independent special school
Age Range
7–16
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
-
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
119
35
Capacity
-
50
Occupancy
-
70%
FSM %
73.1%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2026
Apr 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
7.4
14.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
0%
16.7%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-