Open Special Mixed

The Orchard School

Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LD
151 Pupils
— Capacity
2–11 Age Range
53.60% FSM %
99 Boys
52 Girls
About The Orchard School

The Orchard School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Oldbury and the surrounding area in Sandwell with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 151 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Elizabeth Hopewell.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency Smethwick
Ward Langley
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2000
UKPRN 10069448
URN 132232
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Helen Grindulis Chair of Governors 06/02/2003 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Pat Evans Governor 29/09/2015 27/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Glover Governor 06/12/2018 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Kelly Heeley Governor 25/07/2017 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Elizabeth Hopewell Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Natalie Hulse Governor 18/03/2024 18/03/2028 Elected by parents
Rachel Kelly Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Joanna Muyoti Governor 08/11/2021 07/11/2025 Elected by parents
Sue Nicholls Governor 13/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Leigh Noons Governor 06/05/2022 05/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Jessica Patel Governor 21/06/2016 15/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Hilary Veasey-Pugh Governor 07/01/2015 05/01/2027 Appointed by LA
Frequently Asked Questions
The Orchard School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Oldbury, Sandwell.
The Orchard School has 151 pupils.
The Orchard School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Orchard School is Mrs Elizabeth Hopewell.
The Orchard School is at Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LD, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
The Orchard School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Hopewell
Causeway Green Road, Oldbury, B68 8LD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 132232
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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