What ages does Orchard Manor School teach?

Orchard Manor School teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Nr King's Lynn.

Who is the headteacher of Orchard Manor School?

The headteacher of Orchard Manor School is Mr Paul Sanderson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Orchard Manor School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Orchard Manor School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Orchard Manor School?

Orchard Manor School has 26 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.

Is Orchard Manor School full?

Orchard Manor School has capacity for 72 pupils and 26 on roll (36%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Orchard Manor School a faith school?

No. Orchard Manor School has no designated religious character.

Does Orchard Manor School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Orchard Manor School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Orchard Manor School

Orchard Manor School

The Old Rectory, Stow Bardolph, Nr King's Lynn, PE34 3HT

Phase: Special schools
School type: Other independent special school
Ages: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Paul Sanderson
Religious ethos: None
Constituency: South West Norfolk
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Capacity: 72
Pupils on roll: 26
URN: 151802
Local authority: Norfolk
Website: School website
Telephone: 01366691330

About this school

Orchard Manor School is an independent special school in Nr King's Lynn. It teaches children aged 5 to 16 and has 26 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Orchard Manor School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Orchard Manor School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in July 2025, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

School context

Pupils with an EHC plan: 26
Pupils on SEN support: 0

Location

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Common questions

What ages does Orchard Manor School teach?: Orchard Manor School teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Nr King's Lynn.
Who is the headteacher of Orchard Manor School?: The headteacher of Orchard Manor School is Mr Paul Sanderson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Orchard Manor School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Orchard Manor School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Orchard Manor School?: Orchard Manor School has 26 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.
Is Orchard Manor School full?: Orchard Manor School has capacity for 72 pupils and 26 on roll (36%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Orchard Manor School a faith school?: No. Orchard Manor School has no designated religious character.
Does Orchard Manor School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Orchard Manor School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.