Orchard Primary School Catchment Area
Orchard Primary School is a community primary school in Sidcup, Bexley , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
211
Pupils
210
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Orchard Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Orchard Primary School is set by Bexley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bexley catchment area documents →Orchard Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Oxford Road, Sidcup, DA14 6LW
- Local authority
- Bexley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 25.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134185
Other Primary Schools in Sidcup
If Orchard Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sidcup are the next closest alternatives.
Birkbeck Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DA14 4ED
Longlands Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DA15 7JG
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · DA15 8QW
Hope Community School Catchment Area
Free schools · DA14 5BU
Sherwood Park Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA15 9JQ
Days Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA15 8JU
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Primary School
Is Orchard Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Orchard Primary School currently has 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Primary School? ▾
Admission to Orchard Primary School is managed by Bexley. 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 Primary School cover? ▾
Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Sidcup, Bexley, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Primary School? ▾
Orchard Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.