What year groups does Newark Orchard School teach?

Newark Orchard School teaches children aged 3 to 18. It is a special school in Newark.

Who is the headteacher of Newark Orchard School?

The headteacher of Newark Orchard School is Mr Matt Joyce, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

When was Newark Orchard School last inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Newark Orchard School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

Is Newark Orchard School a faith school?

No. Newark Orchard School has no designated religious character.

Who runs Newark Orchard School?

Newark Orchard School is part of COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

What SEN provision does Newark Orchard School have?

The schools register lists Newark Orchard School's special educational needs provision as: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.

Does Newark Orchard 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 Newark Orchard School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Newark Orchard School

Newark Orchard School

London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy special converter
Ages: 3 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Trust: COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Headteacher: Mr Matt Joyce
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: Community Inclusive Trust
SEN provision: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Constituency: Newark
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 170
URN: 152254
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01636682255

About this school

Newark Orchard School is a special academy in Newark. It teaches children aged 3 to 18.

You can read Ofsted's latest judgement for the school below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 13 November 2024 · short inspection

Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 13 November 2024, where inspectors found that standards have been maintained. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.

This inspection took place when the school was registered as Newark Orchard School (URN 130996).

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Location

Nearby schools

Highfields School
Independent schools · Newark

0.2 miles
Hope House School
Special schools · Nottinghamshire

0.5 miles
Witham Prospect School
Special schools · Lincolnshire

5.7 miles
Broughton House College
Other types · Lincoln

6.4 miles
Kisimul School
Special schools · Lincoln

7.5 miles

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Chuter Ede Primary School Primary
Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School Primary
Dunham-on-Trent CofE Primary School Primary
East Markham Primary School Primary
Flintham Primary School Primary
Halam Church of England Primary School Primary

Common questions

What year groups does Newark Orchard School teach?: Newark Orchard School teaches children aged 3 to 18. It is a special school in Newark.
Who is the headteacher of Newark Orchard School?: The headteacher of Newark Orchard School is Mr Matt Joyce, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
When was Newark Orchard School last inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Newark Orchard School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
Is Newark Orchard School a faith school?: No. Newark Orchard School has no designated religious character.
Who runs Newark Orchard School?: Newark Orchard School is part of COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
What SEN provision does Newark Orchard School have?: The schools register lists Newark Orchard School's special educational needs provision as: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty. Contact the school to discuss how it would support a particular child.
Does Newark Orchard 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 Newark Orchard 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 10 July 2026.