Orchid Vale Primary School
83%
Capacity
391
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Orchid Vale Primary School
Orchid Vale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swindon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 391 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Orchid Vale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Lee, it falls under Swindon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5111th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 51 in Swindon.
Orchid Vale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 26 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Orchid Vale Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swindon, Orchid Vale 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Torun Way, Swindon, Swindon, SN25 1UG |
| Headteacher | Ruth Lee |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Number of Pupils | 391 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 391 / 472 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5111th of 13,686
Nationally
461st of 1,469
In South West
18th of 51
In Swindon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Torun Way, Swindon
Swindon, SN25 1UG
Torun Way, Swindon
Swindon, SN25 1UG
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