Orchardside School is a pupil referral unit in Enfield for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 39 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 39
- Headteacher
- Ms Celeste Fay (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 1996
- Free school meals
- 53.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Enfield
- School reference (URN)
- 101972
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Enfield council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExceptional
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExceptional
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
230 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Honilands Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.2 miles
- St Ignatius College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 0.4 miles
- Fern House School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.6 miles
By need in Enfield: Autism (19) · Speech and language (7) · Moderate learning (3) · Hearing (3) · Severe learning (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2)
Questions about Orchardside School
How do I get a place at Orchardside School?
Places at Orchardside School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Enfield council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Orchardside School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Orchardside School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Orchardside School?
230 Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, EN1 4RL, in Enfield.
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