Orchard Primary School
URN: 100234 • London E9 7BB
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Primary School
- URN
- 100234
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen O'Brien (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02089857785
- Website
- Visit Orchard Primary School website
- Address
-
Holcroft Road, London E9 7BB
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Summary
Orchard Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Hackney, London, with a current enrolment of 531 pupils and a capacity for 630. The school is dedicated to providing a caring and welcoming environment that supports each child's learning and development. With a commitment to inclusion, Orchard Primary ensures that all students have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum, fostering both academic skills and personal growth.
The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of life-long learning and cultural appreciation, encouraging students to understand diverse traditions and respect individual rights. The leadership team focuses on continuous professional development for staff, which enhances the educational experience for pupils. Parents and the local community are considered essential partners in promoting educational achievement and building a strong sense of community.
Orchard Primary offers various entry points for children, including nursery and reception classes, and actively engages students in enriching activities, such as the recent Pupil Voice Fayre and community events. The school’s initiatives aim to raise self-esteem and instill pride in both students and their families.
The school's ethos emphasizes the importance of life-long learning and cultural appreciation, encouraging students to understand diverse traditions and respect individual rights. The leadership team focuses on continuous professional development for staff, which enhances the educational experience for pupils. Parents and the local community are considered essential partners in promoting educational achievement and building a strong sense of community.
Orchard Primary offers various entry points for children, including nursery and reception classes, and actively engages students in enriching activities, such as the recent Pupil Voice Fayre and community events. The school’s initiatives aim to raise self-esteem and instill pride in both students and their families.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Being a Governor (governance)
- Calendar of Meetings (governance)
- Committees (governance)
- Governor Newsletters (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Our Governing Body (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Absence and Attendance (sen)
- Term Dates (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hackney
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 531
- Boys
- 268
- Girls
- 263
- FSM %
- 56.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 531 | 268 | 263 | 630 | 56.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 584 | 296 | 288 | 630 | 54.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 654 | 328 | 326 | 630 | 49.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 654 | 328 | 326 | 630 | 49.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 676 | 347 | 329 | 630 | 46.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 651 | 334 | 317 | 630 | 37.60 |
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