Orchard Primary School

URN: 134185 • Sidcup DA14 6LW

Overview

Name
Orchard Primary School
URN
134185
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Suzanne Spencer (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02083004878
Website
Visit
Address
Oxford Road, Sidcup DA14 6LW

Summary

Orchard Primary School is a community school located in Sidcup, Bexley, catering to a mixed-gender cohort of 211 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with 25.1% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its focus on accessibility and equity in education.

The curriculum at Orchard Primary School is designed to foster a love of learning and to equip students with essential skills for their future. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also develop socially and emotionally. Parents can access important information and updates through the school's website, which includes links to the latest Ofsted reports and resources for parental engagement.

As part of its ethos, Orchard Primary School actively promotes community involvement and collaboration, encouraging parents to participate in school activities and support their children's education. This partnership between the school and families is vital in creating a nurturing and enriching learning environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Bexley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
211
Boys
110
Girls
101
FSM %
25.10
Open date
2003-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 211 110 101 210 25.10
2024-09-11 222 113 109 210 27.50
2023-09-11 201 108 93 210 17.90
2022-09-11 201 108 93 210 17.90
2021-09-11 197 106 91 210 15.30
2020-09-11 210 122 88 210 14.80

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