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Orchard House School, London

Prep
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 3–11

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.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Henrietta Adams
Pupils:331
LA:Hounslow
Phone:02087428544
Address:Priory House, Priory Avenue, London, W4 1LB
Status:open
Opened:3 October 1957

ISI 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

    PDF
  • Inspection

    27 June 2023

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    1 November 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    22 June 2022

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    13 June 2018

    PDF
  • Inspection

    9 June 2015

    PDF
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URN:102547
UKPRN:10077601
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Ealing Central and Acton
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Keep up with Orchard House School

Getting There

Tube / Metro / Tram

Turnham Green
142m · 2 min walk
Turnham Green Underground Station
143m · 2 min walk
Stamford Brook
556m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Turnham Green (Stop LL)
67m · 1 min walk
Bedford Road (W4) (Stop K)
98m · 2 min walk
The Orchard (Stop L)
274m · 4 min walk
Marlborough Crescent (Stop E)
291m · 5 min walk
Abinger Road (->W)
303m · 5 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

70%

Available places

331 pupils

470 places

139 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:114,409
Projected new pupils:20,594

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London

Across Hounslow council

Low demand council-wide1.03 applications per place

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.

Inspection History(3)

19 September 2017
14 June 2011
1 November 2007

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

33

SEN Support

1

EHC Plans

10.3%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

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

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)

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