Orchard Grove Primary School
N/A
Ofsted Rating
14%
Capacity
64
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Orchard Grove Primary School
Orchard Grove Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Somerset community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 64 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (14% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Richard Healey, it falls under Somerset local authority.
Orchard Grove Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 21 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Orchard Grove Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Drama, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Somerset, Orchard Grove Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Egremont Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7FD |
| Headteacher | Richard Healey |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 64 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.6% |
| School Capacity | 64 / 472 (14% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Egremont Road, Taunton
Somerset, TA3 7FD
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