The Orchard Primary School Catchment Area
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.
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.
Central Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD17 2LX
Chater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WN
Chater Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 7RD
Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0AZ
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WF
Parkgate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD24 7DN
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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.