Open Free School Mixed

The Orchards

Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG
Part of: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Orchards
Stretford, M32 9TG
144 Pupils
149 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
57.20% FSM %
108 Boys
36 Girls
About The Orchards

The Orchards is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Stretford and the surrounding area in Trafford with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 144 pupils on roll. School capacity: 149. Current headteacher: Helen O'Brien.

Information on The Orchards is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Trafford
Region North West
Administrative District Trafford
Parliamentary Constituency Stretford and Urmston
Ward Lostock & Barton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057000
URN 142782
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ben Spivey Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sophie Fox Local Governor 22/02/2025 21/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Beth Hart Local Governor 19/11/2024 18/11/2028 Elected by parents
James Hourihan Local Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Barbara Jarkowski Local Governor 27/09/2022 25/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kate Milburn Local Governor 09/05/2023 08/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen O'Brien Local Governor 16/04/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Barton Clough Primary School
0.16 km • Manchester
Other
Kingsway Primary School
0.4 km • Manchester
Other
Lostock High School
0.43 km • Manchester
Other
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
0.48 km • Stretford
Other
Egerton High School
0.57 km • Manchester
Other
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
0.89 km • Manchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Orchards is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Stretford, Trafford.
The Orchards has 144 pupils, with a capacity of 149.
The Orchards caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Orchards is Ms Helen O'Brien.
The Orchards is at Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG, in the Trafford local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Orchards: Does not have a sixth form.
The Orchards is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Helen O'Brien
Audley Avenue, Stretford, M32 9TG
01617480670
theorchards.bright-futures.co.uk/
Location
M32 9TG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142782
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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