Orchard House School, London
Orchard House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Orchard House School in detail
Orchard House School in its own words
In its own words: "At Orchard House School, our ethos underpins everything we do. We believe that children thrive when they are happy, supported, and inspired to achieve their best. Our aim is to provide an education that not only prepares pupils for senior school but equips them with the skills, values and confidence to flourish in life."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead Orchard House School, a thriving and joyful community in the heart of West London. As one of the area’s leading prep schools, we are proud of our reputation not only for outstanding academic results , but also for nurturing the unique talents of every child."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, swimming and cross-country.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 29 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hounslow
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Orchard House School are ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form (under 0.1 miles, selective); Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School (0.7 miles); Heathfield House School (0.7 miles); and Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep (0.8 miles, selective).
ArtsEd Day School & Sixth FormRavenscourt Park Preparatory SchoolHeathfield House SchoolLatymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
Who goes there
In 2026, 33 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Turnham Green, about 140 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Turnham Green, 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 682 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hounslow (388), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 19 September 2017, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
17 June 2025
Inspection
27 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
1 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
22 June 2022
Regulatory Compliance
13 June 2018
Inspection
9 June 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Orchard House School
Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2026
24 Sep 2026
Celebrating a Love of Reading at OHS
10 Aug 2026
The Bedford Park Project
9 Jul 2026
High Performance Learning
23 Jun 2026
Staff Spotlight - Miss Gray
17 Jun 2026
IAPS Netball National Runners-Up
29 Apr 2026
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Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 81
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 66 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
70%
Available places
331 pupils
470 places
139 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Hounslow council
Places available
3,076
Applications
3,156
Got 1st preference
68.9%
Got preferred school
95.6%
All secondary applications across Hounslow council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
10.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
331
Total Pupils
143
Boys
188
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Orchard House School
Questions parents ask about Orchard House School
When was Orchard House School last inspected?
Orchard House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Orchard House School?
Orchard House School has around 331 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Orchard House School?
Orchard House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Orchard House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 15 serious and 66 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hounslow is 52.5 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Orchard House School?
Orchard House School is at Priory House, Priory Avenue, London, W4 1LB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)