Open Independent Mixed

Orchard School & Nursery

Higham Gobion Road, Bedford, MK45 4RB
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Orchard School & Nursery
Bedford, MK45 4RB
100 Pupils
150 Capacity
0–9 Age Range
— FSM %
56 Boys
44 Girls
About Orchard School & Nursery

Orchard School & Nursery is a Not applicable Independent schools serving Bedford and the surrounding area in Central Bedfordshire. The school for pupils aged 0–9 is part of the East of England region.

It has 100 pupils on roll. School capacity: 150. Current headteacher: Louise Burton.

Information on Orchard School & Nursery is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Ward Meppershall & Shillington
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-02-2002
UKPRN 10043335
URN 133596
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard School & Nursery is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Bedford, Central Bedfordshire.
Orchard School & Nursery has 100 pupils, with a capacity of 150.
Orchard School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 0 to 9.
The admissions policy at Orchard School & Nursery is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Orchard School & Nursery is Miss Louise Burton.
Orchard School & Nursery is at Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4RB, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Orchard School & Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Orchard School & Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Louise Burton
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4RB
01582882054
Location
MK45 4RB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 133596
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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