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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?
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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.

  • 16 January 2025

    Year 1 Travel Back to the 1800’s

    Year 1 Travel Back to the 1800’s

    Year 1 in History explored the lives and legacies of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Using diverse resources, they learned about their groundbreaking contributions to nursing and how they transformed…

    16 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 15 January 2025

    Our Teachers’ Creative Mini Libraries

    Our Teachers’ Creative Mini Libraries

    Our School Councillors visited the mini libraries in KS2 and the reading corners in KS1 for the School Council competition. They were blown away by the effort from teachers and…

    15 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14 January 2025

    Chinese New Year Menu – 16th January 2025

    Chinese New Year Menu – 16th January 2025

    Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served on Thursday 16th January for the Chinese New Year 2025.

    14 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13 January 2025

    First Bike Bus of 2025

    First Bike Bus of 2025

    Orchard’s first Bike Bus of 2025 was amazing. 20 pupils and 4 parents braved -2°C last week to cycle around Well Street Common. Join us every Tuesday at 8:30am for…

    13 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 13 January 2025

    Play The Keyboard With Year 5

    Play The Keyboard With Year 5

    Year 5 explored The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst! After listening to 'Mars, the Bringer of War', they used keyboards to compose their own Mars-inspired music.

    13 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 10 January 2025

    Music Lessons – Enroll Your Child Today

    Music Lessons – Enroll Your Child Today

    Give your child the gift of music! Orchard offers fun and engaging lessons in Keyboard, Guitar, Drumming, Violin, Clarinet, and Flute, tailored for children of all skill levels. Help your…

    10 January 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 20 December 2024

    Parent Reading Celebration 2024

    Parent Reading Celebration 2024

    Today, we hosted our Parent Reading Celebration to thank all of our parents in EYFS and KS1 who join us every Friday for Parent Reading. We are incredibly grateful for…

    20 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 19 December 2024

    Hackney Mayor Cycle with our Pupils

    Hackney Mayor Cycle with our Pupils

    We were thrilled to have Mayor Caroline Woodley and Cllr Sarah Young join us for our Bike Bus on Tuesday, our final one for 2024! They enjoyed an energising 1km…

    19 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 18 December 2024

    Christmas Holiday Activities 2024 – Coffee Morning

    Christmas Holiday Activities 2024 – Coffee Morning

    Our Coffee Morning last Friday was buzzing with creativity! Adults and pupils crafted festive wreaths while getting inspired for more holiday fun at home, discovering free local activities to enjoy…

    18 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17 December 2024

    Autumn Walk with EYFS

    Autumn Walk with EYFS

    EYFS had a lovely Autumn walk to explore the seasonal changes in nature. They spotted crispy leaves and long twigs, enjoying the beauty of Autumn while learning about the changes…

    17 December 2024
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      Thu

      Year 1 Pine Class Assembly

      Thu 23 Jan 2025
      @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 23 Jan @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      23

      Jan

      Thu

      Year 4 Hazel Class Assembly

      Thu 23 Jan 2025
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Thu 23 Jan @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      24

      Jan

      Fri

      Year 4 Apollo Workshop

      Fri 24 Jan 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
      Fri 24 Jan @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
      27

      Jan

      Mon

      Work and Enterprise Week

      Mon 27 Jan 2025 - Fri 31 Jan 2025
      All day
      Mon 27 Jan All day
      27

      Jan

      Mon

      Year 4 Laurel Trip – British Museum

      Mon 27 Jan 2025
      All day
      Mon 27 Jan All day
      29

      Jan

      Wed

      Year 5 Elder Trip – Westminster Abbey

      Wed 29 Jan 2025
      All day
      Wed 29 Jan All day
      29

      Jan

      Wed

      Year 2 Trip – Mudchute Farm

      Wed 29 Jan 2025
      All day
      Wed 29 Jan All day
      30

      Jan

      Thu

      Year 1 Ash Class Assembly

      Thu 30 Jan 2025
      @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      Thu 30 Jan @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
      30

      Jan

      Thu

      Year 4 Hawthorn Class Assembly

      Thu 30 Jan 2025
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Thu 30 Jan @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      30

      Jan

      Thu

      Enterprise Fayre

      Thu 30 Jan 2025
      @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      Thu 30 Jan @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      31

      Jan

      Fri

      Coffee Morning: Children’s Mental Health

      Fri 31 Jan 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 31 Jan @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      03

      Feb

      Mon

      Work and Enterprise Week

      Mon 03 Feb 2025 - Fri 07 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 03 Feb All day
      03

      Feb

      Mon

      Children’s Mental Health Week

      Mon 03 Feb 2025 - Fri 07 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 03 Feb All day
      03

      Feb

      Mon

      Year 4 Hawthorn Trip – British Museum

      Mon 03 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 03 Feb All day
      06

      Feb

      Thu

      Year 4 Laurel Class Assembly

      Thu 06 Feb 2025
      @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      Thu 06 Feb @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am
      07

      Feb

      Fri

      Year 4 Apollo Workshop

      Fri 07 Feb 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
      Fri 07 Feb @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
      10

      Feb

      Mon

      Year 4 Hazel Trip – British Museum

      Mon 10 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 10 Feb All day
      10

      Feb

      Mon

      Year 3 Trip – Science Museum

      Mon 10 Feb 2025
      @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
      Mon 10 Feb @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
      11

      Feb

      Tue

      Safer Internet Day

      Tue 11 Feb 2025
      All day
      Tue 11 Feb All day
      14

      Feb

      Fri

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

      Fri 14 Feb 2025
      All day
      Fri 14 Feb All day
      14

      Feb

      Fri

      Coffee Morning: Online Safety

      Fri 14 Feb 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      Fri 14 Feb @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      17

      Feb

      Mon

      Spring Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 17 Feb 2025 - Fri 21 Feb 2025
      All day
      Mon 17 Feb All day
      06

      Mar

      Thu

      World Book Day

      Thu 06 Mar 2025
      All day
      Thu 06 Mar All day
      27

      Mar

      Thu

      Parents’ Evenings

      Thu 27 Mar 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Thu 27 Mar @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      04

      Apr

      Fri

      End of Spring Term (2pm Close)

      Fri 04 Apr 2025
      @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      Fri 04 Apr @ 2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
      07

      Apr

      Mon

      Easter Holidays

      Mon 07 Apr 2025 - Mon 21 Apr 2025
      All day
      Mon 07 Apr All day
      05

      May

      Mon

      May Bank Holiday (school closed)

      Mon 05 May 2025
      All day
      Mon 05 May All day
      06

      May

      Tue

      Families’ Week

      Tue 06 May 2025 - Fri 09 May 2025
      All day
      Tue 06 May All day
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      May

      Fri

      Science & Technology Day

      Fri 23 May 2025
      All day
      Fri 23 May All day
      26

      May

      Mon

      Summer Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 26 May 2025 - Fri 30 May 2025
      All day
      Mon 26 May All day

    23 January 2025

    24 January 2025

    Year 4 Apollo Workshop
    14:00 - 15:30

    27 January 2025

    Work and Enterprise Week
    January 27 - January 31

    29 January 2025

    30 January 2025

    Enterprise Fayre
    15:30 - 16:00