Orchard Way Primary School Catchment Area
Orchard Way Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Croydon , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–11
Age range
200
Pupils
210
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2014
Orchard Way Primary School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchard Way Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Orchard Way Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148971
Other Primary Schools in Croydon
If Orchard Way Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Croydon are the next closest alternatives.
Elmwood Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Elmwood Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 2PL
Howard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 1DT
Forestdale Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 9JE
Park Hill Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · CR0 5NS
St John's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CR0 5EL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchard Way Primary School
Is Orchard Way Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Orchard Way Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Orchard Way Primary School? ▾
Admission to Orchard Way Primary School is managed by Croydon. 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 Way Primary School cover? ▾
Orchard Way Primary School is a primary school in Croydon, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchard Way Primary School? ▾
Orchard Way Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.