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Orchard Primary School

Hackney, E9 7BBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
84%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#801 of 13,686 nationally

About Orchard Primary School

Orchard Primary School in Hackney is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 149 applications for just 48 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.1. That means more than three families applied for every available spot, and of those, 46 were first-preference applications. It’s a clear signal that parents in the area rate the school highly, and the data supports that sentiment. While the school doesn’t publish a formal parent-view recommendation percentage, the sheer volume of applications — nearly three times the number of places — tells its own story. Headteacher Stephen O'Brien leads a large primary with 531 pupils on roll, and the school also offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a natural option for families looking for continuity from age three through to eleven.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolcroft Road, London, Hackney, E9 7BB
HeadteacherStephen O'Brien
Local AuthorityHackney
Number of Pupils531
Free School Meals (FSM)56.6%
School Capacity531 / 630 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallLibraryArt StudiosICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningChoirFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:45

Source: orchard.hackney.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Orchard Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.