How many pupils attend Orchard Infant School?

Orchard Infant School has 270 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orchard Infant School take?

Orchard Infant School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.

Where is Orchard Infant School located?

Orchard Infant School is located in Southampton, SO45 4SB, Hampshire.

How do I apply to Orchard Infant School?

Orchard Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Orchard Infant School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Orchard Infant School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.57 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Orchard Infant School?

When Orchard Infant School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i). Previously looked after children also includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need. Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs, confirming the need makes it essential the child attends Orchard Infant School rather than any other; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff who have (1) been employed at Orchard Infant School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority, measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school address point using Hampshire County Council's GIS. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Infant School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.1% of pupils at Orchard Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.57miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Orchard Infant School, year by year →

How places are decided at Orchard Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i). Previously looked after children also includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need. Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs, confirming the need makes it essential the child attends Orchard Infant School rather than any other.
3Children of staff — Children of staff who have (1) been employed at Orchard Infant School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the catchment area of Orchard Infant School who at the time of application have a sibling on the roll of Orchard Infant School or linked junior school, Orchard Junior School, who will still be on roll at the time of admission.
5Other children in catchment area — Other children living in the catchment area of Orchard Infant School.
6Out of catchment with sibling — Children living out of the catchment area of Orchard Infant School who at the time of application have a sibling on the roll of Orchard Infant School or linked junior school, Orchard Junior School who will still be on roll at the time of admission.
7Other children — Other children.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority, measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school address point using Hampshire County Council's GIS. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.

Any child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming Orchard Infant School will be admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied. Catchment area boundaries defined via Hampshire County Council website.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Orchard Infant School: key facts

How many pupils attend Orchard Infant School?: Orchard Infant School has 270 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orchard Infant School take?: Orchard Infant School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.
Where is Orchard Infant School located?: Orchard Infant School is located in Southampton, SO45 4SB, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Orchard Infant School?: Orchard Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Orchard Infant School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Orchard Infant School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.57 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Orchard Infant School?: When Orchard Infant School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i). Previously looked after children also includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need. Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs, confirming the need makes it essential the child attends Orchard Infant School rather than any other; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff who have (1) been employed at Orchard Infant School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority, measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school address point using Hampshire County Council's GIS. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.1% of pupils at Orchard Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

3.57miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Orchard Infant School, year by year →

How places are decided at Orchard Infant School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i). Previously looked after children also includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need. Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs, confirming the need makes it essential the child attends Orchard Infant School rather than any other.
3Children of staff — Children of staff who have (1) been employed at Orchard Infant School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the catchment area of Orchard Infant School who at the time of application have a sibling on the roll of Orchard Infant School or linked junior school, Orchard Junior School, who will still be on roll at the time of admission.
5Other children in catchment area — Other children living in the catchment area of Orchard Infant School.
6Out of catchment with sibling — Children living out of the catchment area of Orchard Infant School who at the time of application have a sibling on the roll of Orchard Infant School or linked junior school, Orchard Junior School who will still be on roll at the time of admission.
7Other children — Other children.

Orchard Infant School: key facts

How many pupils attend Orchard Infant School?: Orchard Infant School has 270 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orchard Infant School take?: Orchard Infant School admits pupils aged 4 to 7.
Where is Orchard Infant School located?: Orchard Infant School is located in Southampton, SO45 4SB, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Orchard Infant School?: Orchard Infant School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Orchard Infant School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Orchard Infant School for 2025-26 (Reception) was 3.57 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Orchard Infant School?: When Orchard Infant School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see definition i). Previously looked after children also includes those who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional medical and/or social need — Children or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need. Each application must include supporting evidence from an independent professional such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation officer for social needs, confirming the need makes it essential the child attends Orchard Infant School rather than any other; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff who have (1) been employed at Orchard Infant School for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority, measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school address point using Hampshire County Council's GIS. Where two or more applicants are equidistant, random allocation will be used to allocate the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Infant School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 94.1% of pupils at Orchard Infant School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Orchard Junior School

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Expected standard

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