Orchard Infant School
Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4SB
Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“We always talk about our Orchard family! We are proud of our positive and respectful relationships with each other, our children and visitors to school. As a school community, we embrace inclusivity, we promote, encourage and expect good behaviours from each and every community member.”
Established school - open since before 2025. Became an academy in November 2025, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: OutstandingLast inspected 5 May 2022
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Safeguarding effectiveYes
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 266
- Multi-academy trust
- UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Phone
- 02380843705
- Website
- www.orchard-inf.co.uk