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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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Vision & Values

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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.

  • 19 December 2025

    EYFS Learn All About Christmas

    EYFS Learn All About Christmas

    EYFS have been learning all about Christmas, using their fine motor skill to cut out presents and baubles to decorate their Christmas trees. They also enjoyed their Christmas lunch, sharing…

    19 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 18 December 2025

    School Councillors Sell Hot Chocolate for Charity

    School Councillors Sell Hot Chocolate for Charity

    Well done to our school councillors for running their hot chocolate stand this week and raising money for our local charity. They did a fantastic job! Thank you to everyone…

    18 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17 December 2025

    Beauty and the Beast Visit EYFS and KS1

    Beauty and the Beast Visit EYFS and KS1

    EYFS and KS1 thoroughly enjoyed our in-school pantomime, where they watched Beauty and the Beast. There were lots of smiles, laughter and excitement as they joined in with the fun!

    17 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 December 2025

    EYFS Celebrate Hanukkah

    EYFS Celebrate Hanukkah

    EYFS have been exploring the celebration of Hanukkah and building their number skills (1–5) by adding the correct number of ‘candles’ to their menorahs!

    12 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 11 December 2025

    Choir Sing at Homerton Hospital

    Choir Sing at Homerton Hospital

    Today, the Viridis Federation Choir proudly took part in the annual Christmas Carol Concert at Homerton Hospital, helping raise funds for St Joseph's Hospice. They sang beautifully, supported a wonderful…

    11 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9 December 2025

    Winter Fayre 2025

    Winter Fayre 2025

    Our Winter Fayre was a wonderful success, bringing together families, friends, and festive cheer. Children enjoyed a magical visit with Santa and his helpful elf, sharing their wishes and excitement…

    9 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4 December 2025

    Year 6 Watch Spanish Performance

    Year 6 Watch Spanish Performance

    A group of our Year 6 pupils enjoyed an exciting trip to All Saints Catholic High School to watch (and even join in) a Spanish performance of Romeo y Julieta. Thanks…

    4 December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26 November 2025

    Year 6 Learn Flower Reproduction

    Year 6 Learn Flower Reproduction

    Year 6 got practical this week, dissecting flowers to explore how plants reproduce. They rounded it off by drawing and labelling detailed lily diagrams to deepen their understanding.

    26 November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21 November 2025

    Anti-Bullying Assembly by our School Councillors

    Anti-Bullying Assembly by our School Councillors

    Our School Councillors led our Odd Socks Day assembly for Anti-Bullying Week, reminding us how the ‘Power of Good’ and our words help keep Orchard a safe, happy place for…

    21 November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21 November 2025

    Viridis Spelling Bee Competition 2025

    Viridis Spelling Bee Competition 2025

    Pupils from Orchard, Southwold and Hoxton Gardens took part in the exciting Viridis Spelling Bee Competition 2025, hosted by Orchard Primary School. Competitors demonstrated excellent spelling ability as they tackled…

    21 November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

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      Coffee Morning – Maths

      Fri 09 Jan 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
      Fri 09 Jan @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
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      Jan

      Wed

      Education Mental Health Practitioner Introduction Workshop (WAMHS)

      Wed 14 Jan 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 10:00 am
      Wed 14 Jan @ 9:05 am - 10:00 am
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      Jan

      Thu

      EYFS Coffee Morning – Launchpad

      Thu 22 Jan 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 9:30 am
      Thu 22 Jan @ 9:05 am - 9:30 am
      22

      Jan

      Thu

      Year 1 Oak Class Assembly

      Thu 22 Jan 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Thu 22 Jan @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Jan

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      Year 4 Laurel Class Assembly

      Thu 22 Jan 2026
      @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 22 Jan @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      26

      Jan

      Mon

      Work and Enterprise Week

      Mon 26 Jan 2026 - Fri 30 Jan 2026
      All day
      Mon 26 Jan All day
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      Jan

      Thu

      Year 1 Ash Class Assembly

      Thu 29 Jan 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Thu 29 Jan @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Jan

      Thu

      Year 4 Hawthorn Class Assembly

      Thu 29 Jan 2026
      @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 29 Jan @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
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      Jan

      Thu

      Enterprise Fayre

      Thu 29 Jan 2026
      @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      Thu 29 Jan @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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      Jan

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – MfL

      Fri 30 Jan 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
      Fri 30 Jan @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
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      Feb

      Thu

      Year 4 Hazel Class Assembly

      Thu 05 Feb 2026
      @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 05 Feb @ 10:45 am - 11:00 am
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      Feb

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Children’s Mental Health Week

      Fri 06 Feb 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      Fri 06 Feb @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      09

      Feb

      Mon

      Children’s Mental Health Week

      Mon 09 Feb 2026 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
      All day
      Mon 09 Feb All day
      10

      Feb

      Tue

      Safer Internet Day

      Tue 10 Feb 2026
      All day
      Tue 10 Feb All day
      13

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      Fri

      End of Spring Term 1 (3:30pm Close)

      Fri 13 Feb 2026
      All day
      Fri 13 Feb All day
      16

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      Mon

      Spring Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Fri 20 Feb 2026
      All day
      Mon 16 Feb All day
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      Feb

      Mon

      School re-opens for children

      Mon 23 Feb 2026
      All day
      Mon 23 Feb All day

    6 January 2026

    9 January 2026

    Coffee Morning – Maths
    09:15 - 09:35

    14 January 2026

    22 January 2026

    26 January 2026

    Work and Enterprise Week
    January 26 - January 30

    29 January 2026

    Enterprise Fayre
    15:30 - 16:00

    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