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
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.
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.
Useful links
- BYTProject (other)
- Goldstar Federation (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- A PrimarySite School Website Design (other)
- Log in (other)
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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