The phrase "academy order" refers to a request or instruction from a school or educational institution. It often relates to the organization and rules within the academy or the curriculum being followed. Full definition
«We've currently got two schools with academy orders waiting to join us, and another seven with applications in,» he said. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
One hundred and four directive academy orders have already been issued to underperforming schools in the last month since the new legislation came into force. (gov.uk)
They are also judged on the percentage of schools that are academies in their region and the percentage given academy orders. (schoolsweek.co.uk)