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We teach key skills

and knowledge

We teach key skills and knowledge that lead to understanding and develop the confidence to succeed.

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Caring, happy

and welcoming

We are committed to providing a caring, happy, welcoming environment that meets the needs of each child and ensures that all children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum including interaction with, and appreciation of, the arts and many opportunities for wider enrichment.

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Life-long learning

and understanding

We develop in children a desire for life-long learning and an understanding of different cultures, traditions and societies as well as to respect individual rights and responsibilities.

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Our learning

community

Our learning community is facilitated by a leadership structure that clearly communicates our core purpose and direction, and a system of informed continuous professional development. Our professional staff team actively seek to take up opportunities to further their own knowledge and skills to the benefit of our schools.

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Every child

has the right to succeed

We are committed to inclusion, believing that every child has the right to succeed. We take ownership of the responsibility to ensure that any barriers to learning are overcome and that all children experience success in contexts that are highly relevant for them.

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Our community

working together

Our parents and community are key partners and we are committed to working together to sustain a strong sense of community, promote educational achievement, raise children’s self-esteem and engender a sense of pride in our schools and communities.

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Welcome

Welcome to Orchard Primary School. Our aim is to provide children with the best start in life and to develop the confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will take them through secondary school and beyond. 

We are part of a great community and we understand that parents and carers are key partners in what we do. This website will give you a window into what we do, but the best testament to our school communities comes from the children themselves.

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Viridis Schools

The Viridis Schools Federation
Made up of Orchard, Southwold and Hoxton Garden Primary Schools.
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Join Us

Discover the various points of entry at Orchard Primary School, along with our admissions criteria and procedures. 

  • Nursery

    Nursery

    For children who have turned 3.

  • Reception

    Reception

    Applying to start statutory education in the September following the child’s 4th birthday.
  • In Year

    In Year

    Applying to our school at any other time.

  • 5 November 2025

    Head Gardeners Plan, Plant and Grow Together!

    Head Gardeners Plan, Plant and Grow Together!

    Our Head Gardeners have been busy exploring the new outdoor classroom! They have been investigating the different planting areas, discussing which plants will thrive best, and sharing ideas about what…

    5 November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23 October 2025

    School Councillors Visit the Chambers

    School Councillors Visit the Chambers

    Our newly elected School Council members from Years 5 and 6 visited Hackney Town Hall for an incredible tour! Councillor Sheila Suso Runge showed them the chambers, historic halls, and…

    23 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21 October 2025

    Meet our Art Ambassadors

    Meet our Art Ambassadors

    Meet our Art Ambassadors for this year! In their first meeting, they planned the exciting projects they will take part in throughout the year and created a flyer for the…

    21 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17 October 2025

    Learn the Ukulele with Year 5

    Learn the Ukulele with Year 5

    Year 5 have been learning how to play the ukulele in music! They have practised major and minor chords, moving between them, and even singing while playing — creating their…

    17 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17 October 2025

    International Evening 2025

    International Evening 2025

    A huge thank you to all the families who contributed to our annual International Evening! From delicious homemade dishes like jollof rice, to home-baked cupcakes and samosas, your generosity helped…

    17 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 16 October 2025

    International Dress Day 2025

    International Dress Day 2025

    Last week, Orchard celebrated our rich heritage and explored stories from around the world. For International Dress Day, our children proudly wore clothes representing their cultures and traditions.

    16 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14 October 2025

    Meet our Junior Road Safety Officers 2025

    Meet our Junior Road Safety Officers 2025

    Meet our Junior Road Safety Officers! This half term, our JRSOs had an exciting session with Hackney’s road safety officer, Max Moorcock. They learned all about their important roles in…

    14 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8 October 2025

    Travel Back in Time with Year 1

    Travel Back in Time with Year 1

    Year 1 visited the V&A Museum to explore how toys have changed over time! They compared old and modern toys, discussed materials, and learned which eras they came from.

    8 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 October 2025

    Staff Training with Hackney REU 2025

    Staff Training with Hackney REU 2025

    Staff at Viridis Schools took part in a number of training sessions on trauma informed practice led by Joe from Hackney REU. Staff explored additional strategies to support pupils with…

    3 October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26 September 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School 2025

    This week, Orchard celebrated Bring a Significant Male to School Day! Year 5 enjoyed rounding number challenges, Year 1 explored body parts, and every year group took part in exciting…

    26 September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      Coffee Morning – Handwriting

      Fri 07 Nov 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      Fri 07 Nov @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
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      Mon

      Anti-bullying Day (children can wear odd socks)

      Mon 10 Nov 2025
      All day
      Mon 10 Nov All day
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      Professional Sibling Photographs

      Thu 13 Nov 2025
      All day
      Thu 13 Nov All day
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      Year 3 Sycamore Class Assembly

      Thu 13 Nov 2025
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Thu 13 Nov @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Year 5 Poplar Class Assembly

      Thu 13 Nov 2025
      @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 13 Nov @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
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      Year 3 Cedar Class Assembly

      Thu 20 Nov 2025
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Thu 20 Nov @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Year 5 Elder Class Assembly

      Thu 20 Nov 2025
      @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 20 Nov @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
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      EYFS Coffee Morning – Fine Motor Skills and Handwriting

      Fri 21 Nov 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      Fri 21 Nov @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
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      Parents into Learning: Exploring Humanities at Orchard

      Wed 26 Nov 2025
      @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
      Wed 26 Nov @ 9:00 am - 9:45 am
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      Year 3 Walnut Class Assembly

      Thu 27 Nov 2025
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Thu 27 Nov @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Year 5 Holly Class Assembly

      Thu 27 Nov 2025
      @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 27 Nov @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
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      Coffee Morning – Behaviour and Culture

      Fri 28 Nov 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      Fri 28 Nov @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
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      Coffee Morning – Parent Reading Celebration

      Fri 05 Dec 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:40 am
      Fri 05 Dec @ 9:15 am - 9:40 am
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      End of Autumn Term (1pm Close)

      Fri 19 Dec 2025
      All day
      Fri 19 Dec All day
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      Coffee Morning – Christmas Holiday Activities

      Fri 19 Dec 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:40 am
      Fri 19 Dec @ 9:15 am - 9:40 am
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      Christmas Holidays

      Sat 20 Dec 2025 - Mon 05 Jan 2026
      All day
      Sat 20 Dec All day
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      Mon

      Staff INSET Day

      Mon 05 Jan 2026
      All day
      Mon 05 Jan All day
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      Tue

      School re-opens for children

      Tue 06 Jan 2026
      All day
      Tue 06 Jan All day

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    Book a school tour to experience our school firsthand!

    We run tours for prospective parents every Wednesday at 9:30am or 2:30pm with our headteacher or deputy headteacher. Tours last around 30 minutes and include time to ask questions.

    If Wednesdays do not work for you, please contact us and we will arrange another time and date.

    Book now: 📞 0208 985 7785 | ✉️ AdminOrchard@vs.hackney.sch.uk