The Orchard Primary School
URN: 145352 • Watford WD24 5JW
Overview
- Name
- The Orchard Primary School
- URN
- 145352
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonny Spector (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923672280
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gammons Lane, Watford WD24 5JW
Summary
The Orchard Primary School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 435 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 450. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inspiring environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Its ethos is built around core values such as ambition, generosity, optimism, respect, and bravery, which guide the school's approach to education.
The curriculum at The Orchard Primary is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on community involvement, with initiatives aimed at supporting parents and carers, particularly those navigating neurodiversity challenges.
The Orchard Primary School actively engages with families through workshops and support groups, ensuring that parents are equipped with the resources they need to support their children’s development. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of togetherness and strengthens the school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.orchard.herts.sch.uk/.
The curriculum at The Orchard Primary is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school offers a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on community involvement, with initiatives aimed at supporting parents and carers, particularly those navigating neurodiversity challenges.
The Orchard Primary School actively engages with families through workshops and support groups, ensuring that parents are equipped with the resources they need to support their children’s development. This collaborative approach fosters a sense of togetherness and strengthens the school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.orchard.herts.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- News & Events (calendar)
- News - 25 October 2024 Newsletter Issue 4 Read More (calendar)
- News - 15 October 2024 Stonehenge Projects Read More (calendar)
- News - 10 February 2025 Welcome to our new website Read More (calendar)
- News - 20 December 2024 Newsletter Issue 7 Read More (calendar)
- News - 29 November 2024 Newsletter Issue 6 Read More (calendar)
- News - 15 November 2024 Newsletter Issue 5 Read More (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Gallery (calendar)
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
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 435
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 225
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 435 | 210 | 225 | 450 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 215 | 219 | 448 | 18.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 463 | 248 | 215 | 448 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 463 | 248 | 215 | 448 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 471 | 241 | 230 | 448 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 236 | 236 | 448 | 12.80 |
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