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The Orchard Infant School

Foundation school · East Molesey · KT8 9HT

Ages 5–7 · 251 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

3.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.0%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
2.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
177

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

251 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
251
Boys / girls
141 / 110
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
251 / 270 (93%)
Free school meals
5.2%
FSM pupils
13
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: Voice Education Trust
Academy trust
Voice Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sally Cary

Location

Address
Bridge Road
Postcode
KT8 9HT
Town
East Molesey
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Elmbridge
Constituency
Esher and Walton
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
0 on roll / 0 capacity
SEN unit places
6 on roll / 6 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed foundation school (primary), Ages 5–7, in East Molesey, Surrey, 251 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 5.2%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in East Molesey
4
Primary schools in East Molesey
3
Academies among open schools in East Molesey
25% (1)
Open schools in KT8
7
Primary in KT8
5
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in East MoleseyNear KT8

  • St Alban's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS293%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM6.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Thames Ditton Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Thames Ditton · KT7 0PW · Surrey

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM2.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Thames Ditton Junior School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Thames Ditton · KT7 0BS · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM4.8%

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  • Hurst Park Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    West Molesey · KT8 1QS · Surrey

    Ages 3–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM11.0%

    1.2 miles away

  • Cranmere Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Esher · KT10 8BE · Surrey

    Ages 2–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM18.2%

    1.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sally Cary
Telephone
02089792945
Website
www.orchard.surrey.sch.uk/

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