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Orion Spires
Goodgraded 10/01/2023Ages 11–16667 pupilsDoes not apply
Orion Spires is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Canterbury, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 667 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/01/2023, Orion Spires was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Canterbury can view Orion Spires's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 10/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.1%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence40.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 836.1
Progress 8-1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths22%
Grade 4+ English & maths47%
EBacc entry10%
EBacc average point score3.03
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Canterbury
All schools in Canterbury →Water Meadows Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSturry Church of England Primary School1.0 miHoath Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 miJunior King's School1.5 miHerne Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 2.6 miHerne Church of England Junior SchoolOutstanding · 2.7 mi
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