Orchid Vale Primary School — Primary School in Swindon

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Orchid Vale Primary School

Swindon, SN25 1UG

391 Pupils

472 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

7.60% FSM %

192 Boys

199 Girls

About Orchid Vale Primary School

Orchid Vale Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Swindon, Swindon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 391 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Ruth Lee.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Swindon
Region	South West
Administrative District	Swindon
Parliamentary Constituency	Swindon North
Ward	Priory Vale
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-10-2020
UKPRN	10084743
URN	147513
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kathryn Sanders	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/07/2022	18/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Head	Local Governor	15/03/2023	14/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Lee	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mike Pook	Local Governor	11/03/2025	10/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Powell	Local Governor	19/07/2022	18/07/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Rao	Local Governor	19/07/2022	18/07/2026	Elected by school staff