The Orion Primary School

URN: 131970 • London NW7 2AL

Overview

Name
The Orion Primary School
URN
131970
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Flathers (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02082059324
Website
Visit
Address
Grahame Park Way, London NW7 2AL

Summary

The Orion Primary School, located in Barnet, London, is a mixed community school catering to approximately 955 pupils, with a capacity of 960. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, as evidenced by its high percentage of students eligible for free school meals (49.3%). This reflects the school's dedication to serving a diverse community and ensuring that all children have access to quality education.

The curriculum at The Orion is designed to promote holistic development, with a focus on both academic excellence and personal growth. The school prides itself on achieving high educational standards, ranking in the top 3% of schools in England, as noted by the Secretary of State for Education. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its "Super Me...Super You!" initiative, which encourages kindness and personal responsibility among students.

In addition to academic pursuits, The Orion Primary School actively engages in community projects, such as the BYT Project, and offers various extracurricular activities, including the I-Shine Theatre. These initiatives aim to enrich the students' educational experience and foster a strong sense of community involvement. For more information, visit their website at www.theorion.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Barnet
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
960
Pupils
955
Boys
509
Girls
446
FSM %
49.30
Open date
1999-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 955 509 446 960 49.30
2024-09-11 978 541 437 960 45.00
2023-09-11 977 519 458 960 44.20
2022-09-11 977 519 458 980 44.20
2021-09-11 1002 532 470 1022 41.90
2020-09-11 1021 538 483 1004 33.30

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