The Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Hounslow, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Orchard Primary School currently has around 657 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 27.2%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.9% , followed by other white at 10.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Orchard Road, Hounslow, TW4 5JW |
| Website: | www.orchardprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 02085706247 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hounslow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lorna Bruce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135562 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 708 |
| Number of Pupils: | 657 |
| Number of Boys: | 355 |
| Number of Girls: | 302 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.1% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 27.20% | 179 |
| Pakistani | 13.90% | 91 |
| Other White | 10.20% | 67 |
| Other Asian | 10.00% | 66 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.90% | 52 |
| Other Mixed | 6.80% | 45 |
| Unclassified | 6.70% | 44 |
| African | 6.50% | 43 |
| White British | 3.70% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.30% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School Orchard Road , TW4 5JW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Infant and Nursery School Orchard Road , Wellington Road South TW4 5JW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard Junior School Orchard Road , TW4 5JW | - not rated | 99 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road Primary School Cromwell Road , TW3 3QQ | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School Belgrave Road , TW4 7AG | 4out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heathland School Wellington Road South , TW4 5JD | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic School 106 Bath Road , TW3 3EJ | - not rated | 788 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turing House School Hospital Bridge Road , TW2 6LH | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Kingsley Cecil Road , TW3 1AX | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond-upon-Thames College Langhorn Drive , TW2 7SJ | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffah Primary School Hounslow Jamia Masjid , 367 Wellington Road South TW4 5HU | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New London College Sceptre House , 75-81 Staines Road TW3 3HW | - not rated | 772 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martindale School Martindale Road , TW4 7HE | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Heights Independent School 3 Red Lion Court , TW3 1JS | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hans School of Excellence 504 Bath Road , TW5 9UP | - not rated | 2,549 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.