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Orchid Vale Primary School

Swindon, SN25 1UGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#5,111
of 13,686 nationally

About Orchid Vale Primary School

Orchid Vale Primary School in Swindon is a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 391 pupils against a capacity of 472. That leaves some room for growth, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 64 applications for just 26 places, with all 26 first-preference families receiving offers. That works out at 2.46 applications per place, a strong signal of local popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.6%, notably lower than the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This suggests a relatively advantaged intake compared with many other state primaries. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a straightforward option for families looking for a single-site journey from nursery through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressTorun Way, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 1UG
HeadteacherRuth Lee
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils391
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity391 / 472 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingNetballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaFilm ClubBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalSevere Learning

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

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Orchid Vale 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.