Orchid Vale Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Orchid Vale Primary School
Address: Torun Way, Haydon End
Town/City: Swindon
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN25 1UG
Telephone Number: 01793 745006
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: The Park Academies Trust
Sponsor: Lydiard Park Academy

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Ruth Lee
Capacity: 472
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 355 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

Location and administration

URN: 147513
DfE Number: 866/2024
UKPRN: 10084743
UPRN: 10022786242
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Swindon (E06000030)
Constituency: Swindon North (E14001536)
Electoral Ward: Priory Vale (E05008965)

Easting & Northing: 412878E, 188716N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 52.01" N 1° 48' 55.25" W
Plus Code: 9C3WH5XM+4V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Amina Ali - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Mr James Head - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2027.
  • Mrs Ruth Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Mike Pook - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mr Mike Pook - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mr Alan Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Mrs Helen David Rao - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 July 2030.
  • Mrs Kathryn Sanders - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Mrs Kathryn Sanders - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 18 July 2030.
  • Mr John Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Mr Chris David Watts - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2030.