Holcroft Road, Hackney, London E9 7BB
10 simple reasons to choose Orchard Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Hackney.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Orchard Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Hackney and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 26.3 pupils per class and 22.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities. School participates in the Eco Schools programme; Green Flag status.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Orchard Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Gatehouse School (1 mile); St Paul's Steiner School (1.9 miles); Rosemary Works School (2 miles).
State Primary Schools
London Fields Primary School (0.5 miles); St John and St James Church of England Primary School, Hackney (0.7 miles); Queensbridge Primary School (1.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
North Bridge House Senior Canonbury (2.5 miles); Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts (2.7 miles); City of London School for Girls (2.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
The City Academy, Hackney (0.7 miles); Clapton Girls' Academy (1.1 miles); Mossbourne Community Academy (1.1 miles).