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In-Year Admissions

We welcome children transferring from other schools or who are new to the UK or new to the borough. We are experienced in supporting transition to ensure the best opportunities for uninterrupted learning and to ensure friendships and engagement in the life of the school happen quickly.

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The entrance to Orchard Primary School

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Reception Area

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Drop Off

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EYFS Experimental Learning

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EYFS Play Tent

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Maths

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Reading in the Library

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Information Technology

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Music

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Maths

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The School Library

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Play Time

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Play Time

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Play Time

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Lunch Time

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Assembly

    “Orchard has provided our family with an excellent experience. Our children have thrived both academically and socially.”

    Year 6 Parent

    “The school has a great balance between academic learning and wider learning like music, cycling and chess.”

    Year 4 Parent

    “The teachers are friendly and caring and always have time for parents.”

    Reception Parent

    “There are lots of opportunities to be involved in the life of the school like coffee mornings, events and morning reading sessions.”

    Reception Parent

    “Children’s behaviour is excellent and my child has loved having different responsibilities like being a digital leader and art ambassador.”

    Year 5 Parent

    “The school leadership team are always accessible if we need them.”

    Year 3 Parent

9 Reasons for choosing Orchard…

    High Achieving

    Our children leave school secondary ready. Outcomes in reading, writing and maths at the end of KS2 are significantly higher than national.

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    A Creative Curriculum

    We teach the skills children need to be successful citizens and content that allows children to know more and remember more over time.

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    Active Lifestyles

    We encourage all children to participate in sports, competitions and learn about healthy lifestyles. 

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    Pupil Voice

    We teach values and leadership skills through our comprehensive pupil voice offer.

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    Inclusive Community

    We provide high quality education for all pupils irrespective of starting points. 

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    Equal Opportunities

    We are a diverse community in which everyone has the right and support to succeed. 

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    Parent Partnership

    We value parents as equal partners.

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    Enrichment

    We recognise the importance of enrichment in building experience, language and understanding inclusive of Spanish teaching, chess, cycling, trips and visits.

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    After School Activities

    We offer a wide range of sports, arts and learning clubs for children in KS1 and KS2 as well as wrap around care for all pupils.

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Book a tour

If you are interested in our school and would like to find out more, why not take the school tour? We run tours of the school every Monday with either the headteacher or deputy headteacher. 

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In-year admissions are applications made for school places at any time during the school year (after a new academic year starting in September).  

Orchard Primary School is governed by Hackney’s in-year admission procedures and applications are processed on a two weekly cycle: