Orchard Grove Primary School
URN: 149764 • Taunton TA3 7FD
Overview
- Name
- Orchard Grove Primary School
- URN
- 149764
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Healey (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01823711014
- Website
- Visit Orchard Grove Primary School website
- Address
-
Egremont Road, Taunton TA3 7FD
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Summary
Orchard Grove Primary School, located in Taunton, Somerset, is a mixed free school that opened its doors in September 2023, welcoming its first cohort of children into an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) setting. As part of the Blackdown Education Partnership, the school aims to serve the new community in Comeytrowe, fostering a strong sense of citizenship and community responsibility among its pupils.
The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its students, implementing a robust safeguarding policy to ensure a secure and nurturing environment. Orchard Grove works closely with parents and external agencies to maintain high standards of student welfare, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
As Somerset's first net zero carbon school, Orchard Grove offers a unique curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning and encourage a positive impact on the world. The school is committed to cultivating a progressive culture around sustainability and education, preparing students for their roles as responsible citizens in a global context.
The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its students, implementing a robust safeguarding policy to ensure a secure and nurturing environment. Orchard Grove works closely with parents and external agencies to maintain high standards of student welfare, addressing concerns promptly and effectively.
As Somerset's first net zero carbon school, Orchard Grove offers a unique curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning and encourage a positive impact on the world. The school is committed to cultivating a progressive culture around sustainability and education, preparing students for their roles as responsible citizens in a global context.
Useful links
- Blackdown Education Partnership (governance)
- Local Governing Committee (governance)
- Attendance (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Home (other)
- Skip to Content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- https://orchardgrove.bep.ac/cart (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 64
- Boys
- 39
- Girls
- 25
- FSM %
- 1.60
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 64 | 39 | 25 | 472 | 1.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 472 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 472 |
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