Torun Way, Haydon End, Swindon, Wiltshire SN25 1UG
10 simple reasons to choose Orchid Vale Primary School
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) and nursery in Haydon End, Swindon.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Orchid Vale Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Swindon and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Swindon LEA.
On average, 29.2 pupils per class and 25 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has a nursery.
Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
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.
Every pupil goes on at least one day trip per year to a museum, art gallery, theatre etc. Adventure residentials for Years 5 and 6.
Find another school near Orchid Vale Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Cricklade Manor Prep School (6.2 miles); Meadowpark School (6.5 miles); Pinewood School (8.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Peatmoor Community Primary School (1.9 miles); St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swindon (2.5 miles); Brook Field Primary School (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Marlborough College (15.5 miles); St Mary's Calne (16.2 miles); Rendcomb College (18.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (6.3 miles); Faringdon Community College (12.2 miles); Cirencester Deer Park School (14.1 miles).