Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 5JW
10 simple reasons to choose The Orchard Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Watford.
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 The Orchard Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Watford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.2 pupils per class and 23.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 22% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of 10 to 15 different secondary schools including some academically selective private & state schools.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and organised by half-termly themes. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 18% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. 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 some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near The Orchard Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Stanborough Primary School (1.8 miles); Longwood School (3 miles); York House School (3.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Nascot Wood Junior School (1.1 miles); Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (1.3 miles); Cassiobury Junior School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Stanborough Secondary School (1.7 miles); Purcell School (2.7 miles); Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood (4.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Watford Grammar School for Boys (2.2 miles); Watford Grammar School for Girls (2.4 miles); Saint Michael's Catholic High School (2.5 miles).