The Orchard School is a Maintained Special School for children with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and medical needs. There are currently 173 pupils on roll, ranging from 4 to 11 years.

We provide a purpose‑built premises with specialist facilities including music and drama studios, white and dark room studios, soft play, sensory rooms, swimming and hydrotherapy pools, and defined outdoor play areas for different ages and abilities.

Teaching and classroom support staff are supported by a multi‑agency team of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and a teacher of the visually impaired. These staff are on site most of the week and there are regular medical out‑patient, ophthalmology and occupational therapy clinics in school.

We endeavour to provide the very best learning opportunities for all. Our bespoke curriculum is underpinned by the National Curriculum and each child follows a personalised learning journey. <...