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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

What makes us special?
Find out what makes our school special.
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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.

  • 13 March 2026

    Primary Urban Debate League Round 2

    Primary Urban Debate League Round 2

    Our Debate Mates took part in Round 2 of the Primary Urban Debate League, where they continued to build on their excellent start to the competition. Competing against other schools,…

    13 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13 March 2026

    Year 6 Times Table Ambassadors Support Their Peers

    Year 6 Times Table Ambassadors Support Their Peers

    Year 6 Times Table Ambassadors have been working hard to support their peers in their own classes. They have been modelling effective times table recall strategies and introducing fun, engaging…

    13 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13 March 2026

    Day 5 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 5 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 5 – Our Final Visit to our Partner School Today pupils were excited to return to CEIP Maximiliano Gil to spend more time with their new Spanish friends. The…

    13 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 March 2026

    Day 4 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 4 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 4 – El Teide National Park Today pupils were bubbling with excitement as we set off to visit El Teide National Park and see a real volcano with their own eyes.…

    12 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 11 March 2026

    Day 3 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 3 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Today was a very special day as we travelled along the Tenerife coastline to visit our partner school, CEIP Maximiliano Gil. Our visit began with a tour of the school led…

    11 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 10 March 2026

    Day 2 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 2 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 2 – Exploring Puerto de la Cruz After our busy travel day yesterday, we started the morning a little more gently with a hearty breakfast at the hotel buffet…

    10 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9 March 2026

    Day 1 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Day 1 – Tenerife Trip March 2026

    Today marked the start of our study visit as we travelled from London to the Canary Islands. We arrived at Stansted Airport full of excitement and anticipation for the adventure…

    9 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9 March 2026

    World Book Day 2026

    World Book Day 2026

    Staff and children enjoyed celebrating World Book Day! They dressed up as their book favourite characters, including Stick Man, Spider-Man, Dennis, Harry Potter, Tinker Bell. KS2 pupils enjoyed a peer…

    9 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 March 2026

    EYFS Celebrate St David’s Day 2026

    EYFS Celebrate St David’s Day 2026

    EYFS have been celebrating St David’s Day and learning about the importance of daffodils. They used their senses of touch and smell to explore the flowers and discover more about…

    3 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 March 2026

    Viridis Velo Cycle Team Win Second Position

    Viridis Velo Cycle Team Win Second Position

    The Viridis Velo racing team had an impressive performance in the most recent race, winning 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze medal. The team currently sits second in the…

    3 March 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      Year 2 Willow Class Assembly

      Tue 17 Mar 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Tue 17 Mar @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Mar

      Tue

      Year 5 Elder Class Assembly

      Tue 17 Mar 2026
      @ 10:50 am - 11:10 am
      Tue 17 Mar @ 10:50 am - 11:10 am
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      Mar

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Music

      Fri 20 Mar 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 20 Mar @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      23

      Mar

      Mon

      Easter Bonnet Competition (pupils only)

      Mon 23 Mar 2026
      All day
      Mon 23 Mar All day
      24

      Mar

      Tue

      Year 5 Holly Class Assembly

      Tue 24 Mar 2026
      @ 10:50 am - 11:10 am
      Tue 24 Mar @ 10:50 am - 11:10 am
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      Mar

      Wed

      Parents into Learning (DT Focus)

      Wed 25 Mar 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 10:30 am
      Wed 25 Mar @ 9:05 am - 10:30 am
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      Mar

      Fri

      Lower School Parent Reading Celebration Event

      Fri 27 Mar 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
      Fri 27 Mar @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
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      Mar

      Fri

      End of Spring Term (1pm Close)

      Fri 27 Mar 2026
      @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
      Fri 27 Mar @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
      30

      Mar

      Mon

      Easter Holidays

      Mon 30 Mar 2026 - Sun 12 Apr 2026
      All day
      Mon 30 Mar All day
      13

      Apr

      Mon

      School re-opens for children

      Mon 13 Apr 2026
      All day
      Mon 13 Apr All day

    17 March 2026

    20 March 2026

    Coffee Morning – Music
    09:15 - 09:45

    23 March 2026

    24 March 2026

    25 March 2026

    27 March 2026

    30 March 2026

    Easter Holidays
    March 30 - April 12

    13 April 2026

    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