--- title: Admissions Parents description: Information about admission to the Orange Tree School for parent/carers. Discover the admissions process and different funding pathways. --- [![OTS logo](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png?width=1391&height=797&name=OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png "OTS logo")](https://orangetreeschool.org?hsLang=en) [![OTS logo](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png?width=1391&height=797&name=OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png "OTS logo")](https://orangetreeschool.org?hsLang=en) - [About](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/en-gb/) - [Welcome](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/welcome-message) - [Why OTS?](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/why-ots) - [Vision and ethos](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/vision-and-ethos) - [The Orange Tree approach](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/the-orange-tree-approach) - [Meet our team](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/meet-the-team) - [Inspection reports](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/inspection-reports) - [Policies](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/en-gb/policies) - [Advisory Board](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/governance-and-advisory-board) - [Learning](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/learning) - [Curriculum](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/curriculum-overview) - [Exam Results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026) - [Subjects](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/subjects-) - [Inclusion](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/inclusion-ots) - Case Studies - [Student life](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/student-life) - Term dates - [Term dates 2026-2027](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/term-dates-2026-2027) - [Key Dates](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/orange-tree-school-key-dates) - [The School Day](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/the-school-day) - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Therapy](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/therapy) - [School Meals](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/school-meals) - [Clubs](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/clubs) - [Admissions](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-overview) - [Overview](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-overview) - [Parents](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-parents) - [Parent Portal](https://orangetreeschool.isamshosting.cloud/auth/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fauth%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3DiSAMS.Portal.Cloud.Parents%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Forangetreeschool.parents.isamshosting.cloud%252Fcallback%26response_type%3Dcode%26scope%3Doffline_access%2520openid%2520iSAMS.CloudPortals.Api%2520iSAMS.Auth.ChangeAccountPassword.Invoke%26state%3D6288a9c4f299441b9ae0b37568787e77%26code_challenge%3DfuBUltrIR0eagPE4KtXBt1EUQxJW5HVFsvRZBXHs9fI%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26response_mode%3Dquery%26acr_values%3DportalType%253AParents) - [Local authority funding route](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/local-authority-funded-route-parent) - [FAQs](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-faqs) - [News](https://orangetreeschool.org/blog) - [Newsletters](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/newsletters) - [Events](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/events) - [Feedback](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/feedback) - Ridgeway Site - [Lead Teacher Welcome](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/lead-teacher-ridgeway) - [A Typical day at Ridgeway](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/ridgeway-typical-day) - [Pastoral](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/pastoral-ridgeway) - School Information - Meet the Team - [Admissions](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/-admissions) - [Term Dates](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/term-dates-ridgeway-2026-2027) - [Exam Results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026) - [School Magazine](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/book-club-and-magazine) - [Academic programme](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/academic-programme) - Contact Us - [Work with us](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/careers) - [Contact Details](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/contact) [![Orange Tree School](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png?width=1391&height=797&name=OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png)](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/?hsLang=en) Menu ![Orange Tree School](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png?width=1391&height=797&name=OrangeTreeSchool%20logo_large.png) Close × Explore our school - [About](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/en-gb/) - [Welcome](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/welcome-message) - [Why OTS?](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/why-ots) - [Vision and ethos](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/vision-and-ethos) - [The Orange Tree approach](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/the-orange-tree-approach) - [Meet our team](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/meet-the-team) - [Inspection reports](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/inspection-reports) - [Policies](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/en-gb/policies) - [Advisory Board](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/governance-and-advisory-board) - [Learning](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/learning) - [Curriculum](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/curriculum-overview) - [Exam Results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026) - [Subjects](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/subjects-) - [Inclusion](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/inclusion-ots) - Case Studies - [Student life](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/student-life) - Term dates - [Term dates 2026-2027](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/term-dates-2026-2027) - [Key Dates](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/orange-tree-school-key-dates) - [The School Day](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/the-school-day) - [Attendance and Punctuality](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/attendance-and-punctuality) - [Therapy](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/therapy) - [School Meals](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/school-meals) - [Clubs](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/clubs) - [Admissions](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-overview) - [Overview](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-overview) - [Parents](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-parents) - [Parent Portal](https://orangetreeschool.isamshosting.cloud/auth/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fauth%2Fconnect%2Fauthorize%2Fcallback%3Fclient_id%3DiSAMS.Portal.Cloud.Parents%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Forangetreeschool.parents.isamshosting.cloud%252Fcallback%26response_type%3Dcode%26scope%3Doffline_access%2520openid%2520iSAMS.CloudPortals.Api%2520iSAMS.Auth.ChangeAccountPassword.Invoke%26state%3D6288a9c4f299441b9ae0b37568787e77%26code_challenge%3DfuBUltrIR0eagPE4KtXBt1EUQxJW5HVFsvRZBXHs9fI%26code_challenge_method%3DS256%26response_mode%3Dquery%26acr_values%3DportalType%253AParents) - [Local authority funding route](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/local-authority-funded-route-parent) - [FAQs](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/admissions-faqs) - [News](https://orangetreeschool.org/blog) - [Newsletters](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/newsletters) - [Events](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/events) - [Feedback](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/feedback) - Ridgeway Site - [Lead Teacher Welcome](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/lead-teacher-ridgeway) - [A Typical day at Ridgeway](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/ridgeway-typical-day) - [Pastoral](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/pastoral-ridgeway) - School Information - Meet the Team - [Admissions](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/-admissions) - [Term Dates](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/term-dates-ridgeway-2026-2027) - [Exam Results](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/exam-results-2026) - [School Magazine](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/book-club-and-magazine) - [Academic programme](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/academic-programme) - Contact Us - [Work with us](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/careers) - [Contact Details](https://www.orangetreeschool.org/contact) # Admissions - Parents ![hero-jobbies-7](https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/395201/hero-jobbies-7.svg) # Supporting and nurturing young people to help them achieve their fullest potential The Orange Tree School welcomes applications from pupils of all backgrounds.   Our admissions procedures are intended to identify those applicants who will thrive at The Orange Tree School and, if Orange Tree is the right school for your child, to help you through the admissions process.   We take into account many different factors including if we feel that the School is a suitable setting to cater for the student’s needs, and the effect that the placement might have on the education of other students at the school.   It is important to note from the outset that while the Orange Tree School welcome applications from a broad range of pupils who require a specialised and tailored approach to their education and will thrive in a small, therapeutic and nurturing environment. We are **NOT** a school for children and young people with behavioural difficulties due to the vulnerable nature of the students who do attend Orange Tree School.  # The pathway to the Orange Tree Most students attend Orange Tree School through a Local Authority Funded placement and have an EHCP. Further information can be requested from the school admissions officer.   ## Local Authorities and Commissioning Bodies     [![Find out more](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/25292089/4014aed5-48bf-483f-8e2c-3a80ad8e728d.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/25292089/4014aed5-48bf-483f-8e2c-3a80ad8e728d) ## Our Admission Process ##### STEP 1 ### Enquire Anyone is welcome to get in touch with our admissions team through our website, arrange a phone call, and visit the Orange Tree and meet some of the people that make the school so special.  ##### STEP 2 ### Apply Once you are sure that the Orange Tree is the right place for your child and want them to be considered for entry into the school, you can formally apply to the school through the  Local Authority.  ##### STEP 3 ### Application review and taster days Our admissions team will thoroughly review the application along with any relevant supporting materials. Once we are sure that the Orange Tree may be a good fit for the pupil, they will then be invited for taster days. These taster days are the best way to find out if the school would be a suitable setting to meet their needs.  ##### STEP 4 ### Offers If, based off the paperwork and the taster days, the school understands that it is able to meet the child’s needs, a formal offer is a place is given to the Local Authority.  ##### STEP 5 ### Welcome! Congratulations! 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