Open Other Primary Mixed

Orchard Primary School

Cherry Orchard, Pershore, WR10 1ET
Part of: OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Orchard Primary School
Pershore, WR10 1ET
194 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
22.20% FSM %
89 Boys
105 Girls
About Orchard Primary School

Orchard Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Pershore, Worcestershire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 194 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Bitcon.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Worcestershire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Wychavon
Parliamentary Constituency West Worcestershire
Ward Pershore
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 AVONREACH ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-08-2017
UKPRN 10063715
URN 144457
Data Last Updated 10-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Suzanne Clarke Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Bayliss Local Governor 30/11/2021 20/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Bitcon Local Governor 01/09/2006 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Philip Carney Local Governor 16/11/2022 15/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Greg Jones Local Governor 12/11/2020 08/01/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Emma Loxley Local Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Nightingale Local Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beth Seale Local Governor 16/11/2018 14/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tracey Seewoosaha Local Governor 01/08/2021 31/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School
0.52 km • Pershore
Other
Abbey Park Primary School
0.8 km • Pershore
Other
Pershore High School
1 km • Pershore
Other
Pinvin CofE Academy
2.3 km • Pershore
Other
St Barnabas CofE Primary School
3.16 km • Pershore
Other
Bowbrook House School
4.26 km • Worcestershire
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Orchard Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Pershore, Worcestershire.
Orchard Primary School has 194 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Orchard Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Orchard Primary School is Mrs Sarah Bitcon.
Orchard Primary School is at Cherry Orchard, Pershore, WR10 1ET, in the Worcestershire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Orchard Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Orchard Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Bitcon
Cherry Orchard, Pershore, WR10 1ET
01386552515
www.orchardprimary.org.uk
Location
WR10 1ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144457
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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