Academy · Kent

Orchards Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–18

Term dates

Academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Kent council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Academy
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–18
Pupils: 554 (capacity 828)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01322665231
Address: St Mary's Road, Swanley, BR8 7TE
Website: orchards-tkat.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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