The Orchard Independent Special School Catchment Area
The Orchard Independent Special School is an other independent special not applicable school in North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 95 pupils, and a capacity of 101 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
95
Pupils
101
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
The Orchard Independent Special School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Orchard Independent Special School?
The catchment area for The Orchard Independent Special School is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for The Orchard Independent Special School is set by North East Lincolnshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →The Orchard Independent Special School: 101 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
The Orchard Independent Special School has a published admission number of 101 places. 95 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 101, North East Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North East Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North East Lincolnshire school admissions →
The Orchard Independent Special School: School Information
- Full address
- Unit 1, Sargon Way, Great Grimsby Business Park, DN37 9PH
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- DfE URN
- 144366
Other Not applicable Schools in
If The Orchard Independent Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.
St Mary's School, Hampstead Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6PG
St Anthony's School for Boys Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 6NP
North Bridge House Senior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · NW3 5UD
Bobov Primary Boys School Catchment Area
Other independent school · N16 6UE
Bute House Preparatory School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · W6 7EA
Evergreen Primary School Catchment Area
Other independent school · SW6 4QT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Orchard Independent Special School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Orchard Independent Special School
What is the catchment area for The Orchard Independent Special School? ▾
The catchment area for The Orchard Independent Special School is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Orchard Independent Special School oversubscribed? ▾
The Orchard Independent Special School is operating close to its capacity of 101 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Orchard Independent Special School? ▾
Admission to The Orchard Independent Special School is managed by North East Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Orchard Independent Special School cover? ▾
The Orchard Independent Special School is a not applicable school in North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.