The Orchards Catchment Area
The Orchards is a free s special not applicable school in Stretford, Trafford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 144 pupils, and a capacity of 149 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
144
Pupils
149
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
The Orchards Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for The Orchards is set by Trafford and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →The Orchards — School Information
- Full address
- Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 57.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142782
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Orchards
Is The Orchards oversubscribed? ▾
The Orchards is operating close to its capacity of 149 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Orchards? ▾
Admission to The Orchards is managed by Trafford. 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 Orchards cover? ▾
The Orchards is a not applicable school in Stretford, Trafford, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Orchards? ▾
The Orchards was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.