Orchard Infant School

School Name: Orchard Infant School
Address: Water Lane, Dibden Purlieu
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO45 4SB
Telephone Number: 02 3808 3705
Website: www.orchard-inf.co.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: University Of Winchester Academy Trust
Sponsor: University Of Winchester Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Wells
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 270 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.4%

URN: 152144
DfE Number: 850/2230
UKPRN: 10099147
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

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4. Wildground Junior School (0.9km)
5. Greenwood School (1.0km)
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