Orchard Junior School Catchment Area
Orchard Junior School is a community primary school in Southampton, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
354
Pupils
360
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Orchard Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Orchard Junior School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Orchard Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 17.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115988
Other Primary Schools in Southampton
If Orchard Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.
Bishops Waltham Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 1EP
North Baddesley Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO52 9EE
Curdridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO32 2DR
Wildground Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 4LG
Wildground Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 4JX
Waterside Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SO45 6ET
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Junior School
Is Orchard Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Orchard Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Junior School? ▾
Admission to Orchard Junior School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Orchard Junior School cover? ▾
Orchard Junior School is a primary school in Southampton, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Junior School? ▾
Orchard Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.