The Orchards
Free schools special in Stretford, Trafford.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 3 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 148 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 149 |
| Free school meals | 52.50% |
| Trust or sponsor | BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Address | Audley Avenue, Stretford, Greater Manchester, M32 9TG |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://theorchards.bright-futures.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01617480670 |
| URN | 142782 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 12 February 2025, outcome: Improved significantly.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Egerton High School (special school, about 0.6 km)
- Longford Park School (special school, about 2.9 km)
- New Park Academy (special school, about 3.4 km)
- Acer Academy, Salford (special school, about 3.4 km)
- Manor Academy Sale (special school, about 3.8 km)
- St John Vianney RC School (special school, about 3.8 km)
- Chatsworth High School and Community College (special school, about 4.0 km)
- Oakwood Academy (special school, about 4.2 km)
Browse: Special schools in Trafford
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.