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OpenURN 133596

Orchard School & Nursery

Other independent school · Bedford · MK45 4RB

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Age range

Ages 0–9

Pupils

91

Local authority

Central Bedfordshire

Age range

Ages 0–9

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 0–9, in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, 91 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, independent, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Bedford
104
Academies among open schools in Bedford
46% (48)
Open schools in MK45
23
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BedfordNear MK45

Overview

School type
Other independent school
Age range
0–9
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
133596

Location

Address
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay
Postcode
MK45 4RB
Town
Bedford
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
91
Boys / girls
46 / 45
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
91 / 150 (61%)
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Independent

Contact

Headteacher
Miss Louise Burton
Telephone
01582882054

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