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Orchard Grove Primary School

Somerset, TA3 7FDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Orchard Grove Primary School

Orchard Grove Primary School is a small state primary in Somerset that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 45 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.14. All 21 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the school is popular but still accessible to families who put it top of their list. With only 64 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472, the school is operating well below its physical size, which suggests a deliberately intimate feel rather than a lack of demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is very low at 1.6%, well below the national average, and the school has no religious character. Richard Healey is the headteacher, and the school offers nursery provision for children from age two, making it a practical choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressEgremont Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7FD
HeadteacherRichard Healey
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils64
Free School Meals (FSM)1.6%
School Capacity64 / 472 (14% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketNetballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessDramaBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: orchardgrove.bep.ac. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orchard Grove Primary School

Orchard Grove Primary School received 21 first-choice applications for 21 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.