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Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
Part of: SOUTH ORPINGTON LEARNING ALLIANCE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Orchard Way Primary School
Croydon, CR0 7NJ
200 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
20.50% FSM %
98 Boys
102 Girls
About Orchard Way Primary School

Orchard Way Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Croydon, Croydon, in the London region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 200 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Andrew May.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Croydon
Region London
Administrative District Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency Croydon East
Ward Shirley North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-04-2022
UKPRN 10090183
URN 148971
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Thomas Rice Chair of Local Governing Body 21/01/2021 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Thomas Rice Chair of Local Governing Body 21/01/2021 20/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Cherry Bartholomew Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/03/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Cherry Bartholomew Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lorna Crooks Local Governor 28/02/2024 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lorna Crooks Local Governor 28/02/2024 27/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Romana Janku Local Governor 04/12/2023 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Romana Janku Local Governor 04/12/2023 03/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mudassar Malik Local Governor 21/01/2021 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mudassar Malik Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew May Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
William Perrin Local Governor 31/01/2025 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Orchard Park High School
0.13 km • Croydon
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Beckmead Park Academy
1.05 km • Beckenham
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Monks Orchard Primary School
1.06 km • Croydon
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Oak Lodge Primary School
1.13 km • West Wickham
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Orion Eden Park
1.23 km • Beckenham
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Marian Vian Primary School
1.31 km • Beckenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard Way Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Croydon, Croydon.
Orchard Way Primary School has 200 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Orchard Way Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Orchard Way Primary School is Mr Andrew May.
Orchard Way Primary School is at Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ, in the Croydon local authority, London.
Sixth form at Orchard Way Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Orchard Way Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew May
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 7NJ
02087776111
www.orchardway.croydon.sch.uk
Location
CR0 7NJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148971
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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