You are very welcome to come and visit our school and we enjoy meeting you and showing you around. We are very happy to answer any questions that you might have when you are choosing a school for your child.

For information about our Nursery and details of how to apply for a place for your 3 year old, please click here.

We are a two-form entry primary school. We admit 60 pupils to our Reception classes each September. In year-transfers follow a different process but you are very welcome to come and visit and find out more.

How to Apply

Orchid Vale Primary is part of The Park Academies Trust. The Trust is the Admission Authority for the school.

To apply for an in-year place at our school (that is, applications to all year groups made during the school year) please apply via the following link:

www.swindon.gov.uk/changing_or_transferring_to_a_swindon_school

Appeals

Any child who is refused a place at the Academy has the right to appeal against this decision to an independent panel. If you wish to appeal against a decision please see the link below which also includes the timetable for appeals to be lodged:

www.swindon.gov.uk/In year applications will be,that their application was unsuccessful

Nursery Admissions

If you would like to apply for a place in our Nursery, please see the application form below.  If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@orchidvale.org.uk