Orchard Primary School and Nursery
URN: 122722 • Nottingham NG17 8JY
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 122722
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Prodger (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01623455939
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapel Street, Nottingham NG17 8JY
Summary
Orchard Primary School and Nursery, located in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 348 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. With a focus on the core values of Opportunity, Potential, and Success (OPS), Orchard aims to unlock each child's individual capabilities through a well-rounded educational approach.
The school emphasises the importance of values such as independence, creativity, respect, curiosity, resilience, and teamwork. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and daily activities, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, think imaginatively, and collaborate effectively. Orchard Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel safe and valued within the school community.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and Orchard has a strong sense of family and community, having built lasting relationships with local families over the years. The dedicated staff, led by Head Teacher Alison Prodger, strive to make learning enjoyable and meaningful, preparing children for future success both in and out of the classroom.
The school emphasises the importance of values such as independence, creativity, respect, curiosity, resilience, and teamwork. These principles are integrated into the curriculum and daily activities, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, think imaginatively, and collaborate effectively. Orchard Primary also prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring they feel safe and valued within the school community.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and Orchard has a strong sense of family and community, having built lasting relationships with local families over the years. The dedicated staff, led by Head Teacher Alison Prodger, strive to make learning enjoyable and meaningful, preparing children for future success both in and out of the classroom.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Diversity, Equality,Inclusion, Belonging (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 348
- Boys
- 187
- Girls
- 161
- FSM %
- 18.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 348 | 187 | 161 | 315 | 18.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 189 | 159 | 315 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 361 | 189 | 172 | 315 | 18.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 361 | 189 | 172 | 315 | 18.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 188 | 173 | 315 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 364 | 182 | 182 | 312 | 10.50 |
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