Grahame Park Way, Mill Hill, London NW7 2AL
10 simple reasons to choose The Orion Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Mill Hill.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Orion Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Mill Hill and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Most foundation subjects are combined into an integrated 'Topic'. Week long literary festival (Word Up!) with Goldbeaters Primary.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.
Find another school near The Orion Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Martin's School, Mill Hill (1.1 miles); Goodwyn School (1.6 miles); Mill Hill School, Belmont and Grimsdell (2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Shalom Noam Primary School (1 mile); Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School (1.1 miles); Goldbeaters Primary School (1.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Mill Hill School (2.2 miles); Brampton College (2.3 miles); Unity Girls High School (2.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Copthall School (1.1 miles); St James' Catholic High School (1.3 miles); Mill Hill County High School (2.2 miles).