# The Orchards

The Orchards is a Special school for ages 3 to 11 in Stretford, Trafford, with 148 pupils.

## Term dates


We do not yet hold term dates for The Orchards. This establishment sets its own term dates rather than following the local authority calendar.

## Facts

- **URN:** 142782
- **UKPRN:** 10057000
- **Type:** Free schools special
- **Phase:** Special
- **Ages:** 3–11
- **Pupils:** 148
- **Capacity:** 149
- **Trust:** Bright Futures Educational Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/bright-futures-educational-trust)
- **Local authority:** Trafford (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/trafford)
- **Address:** Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG
- **Coordinates:** 53.457249, -2.335362
- **Website:** https://theorchards.bright-futures.co.uk
- **Opened:** 1 September 2016

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 31 August 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/orchards

## Licensing

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