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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.

  • 20 June 2025

    Debate Mate Cup Semi-Finals

    Debate Mate Cup Semi-Finals

    Although our pupils did not make it to the final debate of the Debate Mate Cup 2025, they had an incredible time going head-to-head with other schools. With passion, confidence,…

    20 June 2025
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  • 20 June 2025

    Orchard’s Got Talent 2025

    Orchard’s Got Talent 2025

    Our Orchard’s Got Talent was a huge success! Our brilliant children wowed us with magic, dancing, singing, gymnastics and more. Everyone enjoyed treats while cheering them on. Congrats to our…

    20 June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 June 2025

    School Council Audition This Year’s Orchard’s Got Talent Entries

    School Council Audition This Year’s Orchard’s Got Talent Entries

    The Orchard’s Got Talent contest auditions were held recently, and a huge well done to everyone who took part! Every act was truly amazing and showcased incredible talent, making the…

    12 June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 June 2025

    Our Language Captains Share the Joy of Spanish

    Our Language Captains Share the Joy of Spanish

    This week, our upper Key Stage 2 Language Captains supported their Key Stage 1 peers in presenting the Spanish "Phrase of the Week." They showed fantastic leadership, helping with pronunciation…

    12 June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9 June 2025

    Peer Mediators Create Fun-Filled Games

    Peer Mediators Create Fun-Filled Games

    Our Peer Mediators designed fun wet play games and cannot wait to bring them to classrooms! They also inventoried and restocked playground sheds, finding eco-friendly ways to repair and repurpose…

    9 June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 June 2025

    Science Fayre 2025

    Science Fayre 2025

    Our Science Fayre was a huge success last term! From making slime to explosive volcano eruptions with baking soda — and so much more.  The room was buzzing with curious…

    3 June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21 May 2025

    Our Librarians Restock the Little Book Hut

    Our Librarians Restock the Little Book Hut

    Our librarians have been busy restocking the Little Book Hut at Orchard after hundreds of books flew off the shelves in just half a term! With fresh books ready, the…

    21 May 2025
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  • 14 May 2025

    Significant Female Day

    Significant Female Day

    EYFS had a lovely time celebrating their significant females! They talked about who is in their families, shared special moments together and created their own family trees.

    14 May 2025
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  • 12 May 2025

    Grandparents’ Tea

    Grandparents’ Tea

    Our Grandparents' Tea was a wonderful success! Grandparents enjoyed cakes, sandwiches, word searches and puzzles with their grandchildren and were treated to a fantastic performance from our Orchard Choir. A…

    12 May 2025
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  • 7 May 2025

    Orchard Awarded The Wellbeing Award for Schools

    Orchard Awarded The Wellbeing Award for Schools

    After a full day verification visit, we are delighted to be awarded the Wellbeing Award for Schools. The award is as an acknowledgement of Orchard’s  commitment to promoting and protecting…

    7 May 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

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      Sports Day

      Fri 27 Jun 2025
      All day
      Fri 27 Jun All day
      02

      Jul

      Wed

      Federation Festival of Music

      Wed 02 Jul 2025
      All day
      Wed 02 Jul All day
      04

      Jul

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Transitions

      Fri 04 Jul 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 04 Jul @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      10

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      Thu

      EYFS Coffee Morning – Transitions

      Thu 10 Jul 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Thu 10 Jul @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      10

      Jul

      Thu

      Parents’ Evening

      Thu 10 Jul 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Thu 10 Jul @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      18

      Jul

      Fri

      End of Summer Term

      Fri 18 Jul 2025
      All day
      Fri 18 Jul All day
      21

      Jul

      Mon

      INSET Days (school closed)

      Mon 21 Jul 2025 - Tue 22 Jul 2025
      All day
      Mon 21 Jul All day

    23 June 2025

    Keeping Healthy Week
    June 23 - June 27
    Keeping Healthy Week
    June 23 - June 27

    27 June 2025

    Sports Day
    June 27

    2 July 2025

    4 July 2025

    10 July 2025

    Parents’ Evening
    14:00 - 19:00

    18 July 2025

    21 July 2025

    INSET Days (school closed)
    July 21 - July 22