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The Orchard Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Orchard Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 435 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

435

Pupils

450

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

The Orchard Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Orchard Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

The Orchard Primary School — School Information

Full address
Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5JW
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
18% of pupils
DfE URN
145352

Other Primary Schools in Watford

If The Orchard Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Orchard Primary School

Is The Orchard Primary School oversubscribed?

The Orchard Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Orchard Primary School?

Admission to The Orchard Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 The Orchard Primary School cover?

The Orchard Primary School is a primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 The Orchard Primary School?

The Orchard Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.