Orchard School Bristol
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| Established | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Secondary Academy |
| Trust | Trust in Learning |
| Headteacher | Dr Helen Holman |
| Location |
Filton Road Bristol BS7 0XZ England Coordinates: 51°29′57″N 2°34′48″W / 51.4991°N 2.5801°W |
| DfE number | 801/4003 |
| DfE URN | 138448 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Capacity | 925 |
| Students | 655 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Dunmore, Dirac, Pethick, Ricart |
| Website |
orchardschoolbristol |
Orchard School Bristol is a mixed gender secondary school with academy status, located in the Horfield area of Bristol, England.
History
Orchard School Bristol, formerly known as Monks Park School was a community secondary school located in the Monks Park area of Bristol, England between Horfield, Southmead and Filton.
The original school buildings were built in the 1950s and were demolished when the school was rebuilt and opened for teaching in September 2005.
In September 2005 the school was awarded Specialist School Status, with a combined specialism in Humanities (Social Science) and Modern Foreign Languages.
The school has recently become a Trust school with educational partners, City of Bristol College, University of West of England and the Local Authority Bristol City Council.
The school become an Academy in September 2012.
Uniform
The uniform that the students at Orchard School have to wear is a white shirt with own house tie,school blazer, black trousers or skirt and plain black shoes.
Ofsted inspection
The school's latest inspection took place on 26 and 27 September 2013 and it received the following grades:[1]
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Overall Effectiveness | 3 - Requires improvement |
| Achievement Of Pupils | 3 - Requires improvement |
| Quality Of Teaching | 2 - Good |
| Behaviour And Safety Of Pupils | 2 - Good |
| Leadership And Management | 2 - Good |
Notable alumni
- Chris Lines – Professional footballer[2]
References
- ↑ "Ofsted Orchard School Bristol". Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ↑ "LINES ON RADIO BRISTOL SPORTS REVIEW". Bristol Rovers Football Club. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
External links
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