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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.

  • 22 May 2026

    Staff Summer Themed Breakfast

    Staff Summer Themed Breakfast

    Orchard staff enjoyed a lovely summer themed breakfast this morning to thank them for all their hard work this term. Onto the last term! 💚

    22 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21 May 2026

    JRSOs Take Part in Road Safety Video Project

    JRSOs Take Part in Road Safety Video Project

    Our JRSOs took part in a recent meeting where they joined in with road safety demonstrations for Orchard’s upcoming road safety music video.

    21 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20 May 2026

    Year 1 Visit Museum of the Home

    Year 1 Visit Museum of the Home

    Year 1 visited the Museum of the Home. They explored how homes have changed through the years and even saw what a house in 2040 might look like! They loved…

    20 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14 May 2026

    Year 2 Explore Ceramic Stories

    Year 2 Explore Ceramic Stories

    Year 2 visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in Kensington to learn about ceramic narratives, linking to their learning on clay tiles. They were then able to make their own clay…

    14 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14 May 2026

    Eco Team Helps Keep Our School Environment Clean

    Eco Team Helps Keep Our School Environment Clean

    After noticing that rubbish had been scattered outside the school, our Eco Team were eager to help tidy the area and clear away the remaining mess. Although Hackney Council had…

    14 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 May 2026

    Eco Team Lead Earth Day Assembly

    Eco Team Lead Earth Day Assembly

    For Earth Day, our Eco Team members helped to share the message of protecting our planet when they delivered an assembly to the rest of the school. The assembly focused…

    12 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8 May 2026

    Year 1 Explore What Makes Families Unique

    Year 1 Explore What Makes Families Unique

    During Families Week, Year 1 discussed how all families are different and how these differences make each of us unique. They talked about who is in their family, where they…

    8 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8 May 2026

    EYFS Meet Exotic Animals

    EYFS Meet Exotic Animals

    EYFS had the opportunity to interact with a range of exotic animals and learned interesting facts about each one. They enjoyed safely holding and observing creatures such as a millipede,…

    8 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 5 May 2026

    Grandparents’ Tea 2026

    Grandparents’ Tea 2026

    Orchard was delighted to host our Grandparents’ Tea once again this year, and what a fantastic turnout it was! We welcomed so many grandparents into school to spend time with their…

    5 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 1 May 2026

    Y6 Leavers Jumper

    Y6 Leavers Jumper

    Place your order here: https://www.schoolleaverscompany.co.uk/shop Use the information below to login: Username: 11987 Password: YuyMvMeA Shop closing date: 16/06/2026 How the jumper would look:

    1 May 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

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      Y3 Sycamore Class Assembly

      Tue 09 Jun 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Tue 09 Jun @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Professional Class Photographs

      Fri 12 Jun 2026
      All day
      Fri 12 Jun All day
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      Coffee Morning – Art

      Fri 12 Jun 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
      Fri 12 Jun @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
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      Y3 Walnut Class Assembly

      Tue 16 Jun 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Tue 16 Jun @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Hispanic Day (non-school uniform day)

      Wed 17 Jun 2026
      All day
      Wed 17 Jun All day
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      Y3 Cedar Class Assembly

      Thu 18 Jun 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Thu 18 Jun @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Coffee Morning – Family Coach

      Fri 19 Jun 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      Fri 19 Jun @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
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      Keeping Healthy Week

      Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Fri 26 Jun 2026
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      Mon 22 Jun All day
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      Sports Day

      Fri 26 Jun 2026
      All day
      Fri 26 Jun All day
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      Coffee Morning – Transitions

      Fri 03 Jul 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      Fri 03 Jul @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
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      Federation Festival of Music (selected pupils/year groups)

      Wed 08 Jul 2026
      All day
      Wed 08 Jul All day
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      EYFS Coffee Morning – Transitions

      Thu 09 Jul 2026
      @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am
      Thu 09 Jul @ 9:00 am - 9:30 am

    1 June 2026

    9 June 2026

    12 June 2026

    Coffee Morning – Art
    09:15 - 09:35

    16 June 2026

    Y3 Walnut Class Assembly
    10:15 - 10:30

    17 June 2026

    18 June 2026

    Y3 Cedar Class Assembly
    10:15 - 10:30

    19 June 2026

    22 June 2026

    Keeping Healthy Week
    June 22 - June 26

    26 June 2026

    Sports Day
    June 26

    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