The Orchard Independent Special School
North East Lincolnshire, East Midlands · DN37 9PH
The Orchard Independent Special School is a small, fee-paying special school in North East Lincolnshire, with around 95 pupils across a mixed intake from age 11. As an independent special setting inspected by the ISI, it is built around the needs of pupils who require a tailored, supportive environment rather than a conventional academic pathway. Under Head Mr Steven Broderick, the school is non-denominational and day-only, with no boarding provision. Its scale allows for close attention to each pupil within a deliberately compact community.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 95
- Location
- North East Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- www.orchardhumber.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Steven Broderick
Latest results
Attainment 8
3.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
GCSEs are offered, though attainment here should be read in the context of a special school rather than against mainstream benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score is 3.6, well below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils currently achieve grade 5 or above in both English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. These figures reflect a cohort whose progress is best measured by individual development rather than headline outcomes.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small independent special school for families seeking a focused, individually paced setting for an 11-plus starter in North East Lincolnshire.
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The Orchard Independent Special School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Orchard Independent Special School located?
The Orchard Independent Special School is located at Unit 1, Sargon Way, Great Grimsby Business Park, Grimsby, DN37 9PH.
What type of school is The Orchard Independent Special School?
The Orchard Independent Special School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend The Orchard Independent Special School?
The Orchard Independent Special School has approximately 95 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.