Orchard Grove Primary School — Primary School in Taunton

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Orchard Grove Primary School

Taunton, TA3 7FD

64 Pupils

472 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

1.60% FSM %

39 Boys

25 Girls

About Orchard Grove Primary School

Orchard Grove Primary School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Somerset, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 64 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Richard Healey.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Somerset or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Somerset
Region	South West
Administrative District	Somerset
Parliamentary Constituency	Taunton and Wellington
Ward	Comeytrowe & Trull
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from 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
Trust / Sponsor	BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Opened	01-09-2023
UKPRN	10093065
URN	149764
Data Last Updated	19-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Helen Mac Connell	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Bush	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Ms Imogen Ball	Local Governor	27/09/2023	26/09/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Paula Gibson	Local Governor	29/09/2023	28/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Trevor Margenout	Local Governor	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Laurence Pallant	Local Governor	04/10/2024	03/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Pearce	Local Governor	07/12/2023	06/12/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates