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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.

  • 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

  • 16 February 2026

    JRSOs Create Thank-You Cards for our School Patrol Officer

    JRSOs Create Thank-You Cards for our School Patrol Officer

    Just before half term, our JRSOs met to design and write personalised thank-you cards for our School Patrol Officer. They worked together to share ideas, add creative touches, and show…

    16 February 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12 February 2026

    Peer Mediators Roll Out New Playground Stock

    Peer Mediators Roll Out New Playground Stock

    After a big playground stock order arrived, our peer mediators sorted and stored the new resources. Once the resources were unpacked, the peer mediators on duty got to work organising…

    12 February 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 February 2026

    Debate Mate Win Round 1 of the Primary Urban Debate Mate League

    Debate Mate Win Round 1 of the Primary Urban Debate

    At John Scurr Primary School, our Debate Mates took part in Round 1 of the Primary Urban Debate League, competing in two debates against other schools, and winning both! The unprepared…

    6 February 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 6 February 2026

    Language Ambassadors Lead Spanish Speaking Practice

    Language Ambassadors Lead Spanish Speaking Practice

    Year 3 and 4 Language Ambassadors met this week to rehearse presenting and sharing the phrase of the week with their classes. This term, our language ambassadors are supporting their…

    6 February 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3 February 2026

    EYFS Meet a Parent Physiotherapist

    EYFS Meet a Parent Physiotherapist

    EYFS enjoyed a special visit from a physiotherapist during Work Week last week. They learned how physiotherapists help people and had fun exploring and trying out some of the equipment…

    3 February 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 2 February 2026

    Digital Leaders Prepare for Safer Internet Day Assembly 2026

    Digital Leaders Prepare for Safer Internet Day Assembly 2026

    The Digital Leaders have been hard at work practicing their lines to host assemblies on the upcoming Safer Internet Day 2026, February 10th. They have been researching about AI and AI…

    2 February 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 28 January 2026

    Librarians Reading with Year 2s

    Librarians Reading with Year 2s

    Our Year 5 and 6 Librarians joined Year 2 during their DR session to read together. The librarians supported the younger children with their reading, shared their favourite books, and…

    28 January 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 19 January 2026

    First Debate Mate Session of 2026

    First Debate Mate Session of 2026

    In their first Debate Mate session, pupils played an introduction game called “I Will Be Remembered in History By…”and discussed the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion. They shared their reasons…

    19 January 2026
    Fabiha Sultana

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      World Book Day

      Thu 05 Mar 2026
      All day
      Thu 05 Mar All day
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      Coffee Morning – Reading

      Fri 06 Mar 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
      Fri 06 Mar @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
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      Y2 Rowan Class Library Visit

      Fri 06 Mar 2026
      @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
      Fri 06 Mar @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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      Year 2 Rowan Class Assembly

      Tue 10 Mar 2026
      @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
      Tue 10 Mar @ 10:15 am - 10:30 am
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      Year 5 Poplar Class Assembly

      Tue 10 Mar 2026
      @ 10:50 am - 11:10 am
      Tue 10 Mar @ 10:50 am - 11:10 am
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      Parents’ Evening (school closes at 1PM)

      Thu 12 Mar 2026
      @ 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
      Thu 12 Mar @ 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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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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      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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      Coffee Morning – Music

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

      Easter Bonnet Competition (pupils only)

      Mon 23 Mar 2026
      All day
      Mon 23 Mar All day
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      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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      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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      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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      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
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      Easter Holidays

      Mon 30 Mar 2026 - Sun 12 Apr 2026
      All day
      Mon 30 Mar All day
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      School re-opens for children

      Mon 13 Apr 2026
      All day
      Mon 13 Apr All day

    3 March 2026

    5 March 2026

    World Book Day
    March 5

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    12 March 2026

    17 March 2026

    20 March 2026

    Coffee Morning – Music
    09:15 - 09:45

    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.

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