In September 2018, Ratcliffe School amalgamated with Oaklands Park School. The school retained the same registration status as Ratcliffe School, and Oaklands Park School closed. The newly amalgamated school was renamed Orchard Manor School. The school has extended its age range and now includes a sixth form. The senior leadership team comprises an executive principal and two deputy principals (one who acts as head of education and the other as head of care). There are also five assistant principals who share a range of responsibilities. The executive principal joined the school in April 2017. The vast majority of other senior leaders joined in September 2018. Since September 2018, some teaching staff have left. The school is currently recruiting additional non-teaching staff. Ratcliffe School was previously inspected in March 2015. Inspection report: Orchard Manor School 15–30 January 2020 5 Orchard Manor School is part of the SENtient Trust, a cooperative foundation trust formed in 2012, with eight other special schools in Devon. All pupils attending Orchard Manor School have an education, health and care plan. The school caters primarily for pupils who have communication and interaction difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions and associated learning needs. Some pupils have other needs, including severe learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils attend alternative provision at Bicton College and Combe Pafford School.