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Best 3 Not applicable schools in Canterbury – comparison

Comparison of not applicable schools: The Orchard School (Not applicable) in Canterbury; St Nicholas' School (Not applicable) in Canterbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Orchard School and St Nicholas' School. They are not applicable phase and foundation special school and community special school type located around Canterbury, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Orchard School), published Sep 2016. The most recent inspection on record is for The Orchard School (Sep 2016). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 60–65%, range 50–55%–70–75%; all under Kent local authority.

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The Orchard School
CT1 3QQ
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3QQ
Ofsted
2 20 Sep 2016
Pupils
≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Kent (886)
Website
www.orchard-school.co.uk
Telephone
01227769220
St Nicholas' School
CT1 3JJ
Phase / Type
Not applicable • Community special school
Location
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3JJ
Ofsted
2 24 Apr 2014
Pupils
≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Kent (886)
Website
www.st-nicholas.kent.sch.uk
Telephone
01227464316

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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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