How many pupils does Orchard Grove Primary School have?

Orchard Grove Primary School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Orchard Grove Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchard Grove Primary School is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Orchard Grove Primary School?

Orchard Grove Primary School is located at Egremont Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7FD.

Orchard Grove Primary School

Egremont Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7FD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Orchard Grove Primary School

Orchard Grove Primary School is a free school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 64 pupils on roll. It is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. 8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Somerset →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 64 / 472 (14%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.5%

Free school meals

33.1%

EAL

1.6%

SEN support

12.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

2.4%

Overall absence

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

2.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

24.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +14.4 vs 2023/24

2.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£54,963

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,775 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

0.4

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,772

Spend per pupil

£11,969

Income per pupil

28%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Egremont Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7FD
Phone: 01823711014
Head Teacher: Richard Healey
Website: https://orchardgrove.bep.ac/

Academy Trust

BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchard Grove Primary School?: Orchard Grove Primary School is a free school in Taunton, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Orchard Grove Primary School have?: Orchard Grove Primary School has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Orchard Grove Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Orchard Grove Primary School is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Orchard Grove Primary School?: Orchard Grove Primary School is located at Egremont Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 7FD.

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