Orchard Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Orchard Junior School
Address: Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO45 4SB
Telephone Number: 02 3808 3162
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carol Taylor
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 355 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.2%

Location and administration

URN: 115988
DfE Number: 850/2248
UKPRN: 10079105
UPRN: 10013637054
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: New Forest (E07000091)
Constituency: New Forest East (E14001373)
Electoral Ward: Dibden & Dibden Purlieu (E05014776)

Easting & Northing: 441416E, 106984N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 51' 41.49" N 1° 24' 46.01" W
Plus Code: 9C2WVH6P+JV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Orchard Infant School (0.0km)
  2. Noadswood School (0.4km)
  3. Wildground Infant School (0.9km)
  4. Wildground Junior School (0.9km)
  5. Greenwood School (1.0km)
  6. Applemore College (1.2km)
  7. Hythe Primary School (1.2km)
  8. Waterside Primary School (1.3km)
  9. Oak Lodge School (1.3km)
  10. Dibden Park School (2.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Dew - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mr Gary Hampton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2028.
  • Mr Richard Joyce - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2029.
  • Mr Barry Markham - Governor. Appointed on 29 May 2012 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Mr Kevin John May - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Alexander Mills - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Mr Dan Overton - Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 March 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Radmore - Governor. Appointed on 22 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 March 2028.
  • Ms Lesley Margaret Sinfield - Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Mrs Carol Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Susan Patricia Wingrove - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2027.