The Orchard School
Foundation special school in Canterbury (Kent).
Location
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The Orchard School is a special school located in Canterbury, Kent. The school caters for boys and girls aged 7 to 16. The Headteacher is Alistair Hammond.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 119058
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Canterbury
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Aaron Janes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Sean Campbell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Miss Rosie Bishop | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Elliot Curryer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Headteacher Alistair Hammond | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Lee Cooper | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sarah Porter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Steve Ansell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
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