The Orchards
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Orchards
Address: Audley Avenue
Town/City: Stretford
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M32 9TG
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 0161 748 0670
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-11
Type: Free schools special
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Bright Futures Educational Trust
Sponsor: Bright Futures Educational Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Helen O'brien
Capacity: 149
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 148 (76% boys & 24% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 52.5%

Location and administration

URN: 142782
DfE Number: 358/7002
UKPRN: 10057000
UPRN: 10070464072
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Trafford (E08000009)
Constituency: Stretford and Urmston (E14001528)
Electoral Ward: Lostock & Barton (E05015251)

Easting & Northing: 377829E, 395664N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 28.42" N 2° 20' 6.83" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFM57+5W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Barton Clough Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Kingsway Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Lostock High School (0.4km)
  4. St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School (0.5km)
  5. Egerton High School (0.6km)
  6. St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy (0.9km)
  7. Highfield Primary School (1.0km)
  8. Davyhulme Primary School (1.1km)
  9. Moss Park Primary School (1.4km)
  10. Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (1.7km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Emma Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Samantha Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Sophie Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2029.
  • Beth Hart - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mrs Barbara Jarkowski - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Kate Milburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2030.
  • Kate Milburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 May 2026.
  • Helen O'brien - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ben Spivey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.