The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2007).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2007
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 100
- Capacity
- 67%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Head
- Miss Louise Burton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksLight touch inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Orchard School & Nursery a selective school?
No. Orchard School & Nursery is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Orchard School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Orchard School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2010. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchard School & Nursery?
Orchard School & Nursery currently has 100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchard School & Nursery take?
Orchard School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 0 to 9.
Where is Orchard School & Nursery?
Orchard School & Nursery is in Bedford, MK45 4RB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchard School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Orchard School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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