Open State Primary Mixed

Orchard Lea Junior School

Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6BJ
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Orchard Lea Junior School
Fareham, PO15 6BJ
223 Pupils
256 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
25.60% FSM %
117 Boys
106 Girls
About Orchard Lea Junior School

Orchard Lea Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Fareham, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 223 pupils on roll. School capacity: 256. Current headteacher: Sarah Ackerman.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Fareham
Parliamentary Constituency Fareham and Waterlooville
Ward Fareham Park
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
UKPRN 10079065
URN 116225
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Luisa Corta-Carrasco Chair of Governors 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Ackerman Governor 16/04/2023 15/04/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rachel Chopra Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Nicola Coles Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Fisher Governor 13/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Kirkup Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Vanessa komiliades Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alistair Lance Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Russell Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Louis Verlaine Governor 13/11/2023 12/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Orchard Lea Infant School
0.11 km • Fareham
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Light Years School
0.74 km • Fareham
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St Columba CE Primary School
0.84 km • Fareham
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Uplands Primary School
1.04 km • Fareham
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The Henry Cort Community College
1.16 km • Fareham
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School
1.53 km • Fareham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard Lea Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Fareham, Hampshire.
Orchard Lea Junior School has 223 pupils, with a capacity of 256.
Orchard Lea Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Orchard Lea Junior School is Mrs Sarah Ackerman.
Orchard Lea Junior School is at Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6BJ, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Orchard Lea Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Orchard Lea Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Ackerman
Kennedy Avenue, Fareham, PO15 6BJ
01329234471
www.orchardlea-jun.hants.sch.uk/
Location
PO15 6BJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116225
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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