The Orchard Primary School
URN: 117155 • Watford WD24 5JW
Overview
- Name
- The Orchard Primary School
- URN
- 117155
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Sutton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Gammons Lane, Watford WD24 5JW
Summary
The Orchard Primary School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 443 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 448. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can thrive, guided by its core values of ambition, generosity, optimism, respect, adventurousness, and bravery.
The curriculum at The Orchard is designed to engage students actively, supported by dedicated teachers who focus on holistic development. The school offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, The Orchard emphasizes community involvement, providing workshops and support groups for parents and carers, particularly in areas such as neurodiversity.
With 11.70% of pupils eligible for free school meals, The Orchard Primary School is dedicated to inclusivity and support for all families. The school regularly updates its community through newsletters and social media, ensuring parents are informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at The Orchard is designed to engage students actively, supported by dedicated teachers who focus on holistic development. The school offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, The Orchard emphasizes community involvement, providing workshops and support groups for parents and carers, particularly in areas such as neurodiversity.
With 11.70% of pupils eligible for free school meals, The Orchard Primary School is dedicated to inclusivity and support for all families. The school regularly updates its community through newsletters and social media, ensuring parents are informed and engaged in their children's education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 448
- Pupils
- 443
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 220
- FSM %
- 11.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 443 | 225 | 220 | 448 | 11.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 443 | 225 | 220 | 448 | 11.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 443 | 225 | 220 | 448 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 443 | 225 | 220 | 448 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 443 | 225 | 220 | 448 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 443 | 225 | 220 | 448 | 11.70 |
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