Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about the Academy, please do not hesitate to contact our main office by telephone or email.
Telephone: 01924 469578
Email: office@orchard.spacademies.org
How do I admit my Son/ Daughter to Orchard Primary Academy?
Orchard Nursery offers care and education to children from 2 years old. For information on help you may get towards childcare costs please see the Gov.uk website here
To enquire about a nursery place, please complete the application form below or contact the academy office.
Pre-School Application FormNursery Application Form
Arrangements for admission at age 4 (Reception Class)
For children aged 4 that are due to start school, please contact Kirklees Admissions:
Tel: 01484 225007
Email: pupiladmissions@
In Year Admissions
Applications for in year admissions should be made directly to Kirklees using the link below.
Where can I buy the Academy uniform from?
Our Jumpers and cardigans can be purchased from:
https://www.sptuniforms.co.uk/
or
Rawcliffes, 18a Crackenedge Ln, Dewsbury WF13 1PU
Where do I park when visiting the Academy?
There is a small car park opposite the side entrance on Chickenley Lane where you can park. There is also road side parking on Princess Road. Please do not park on the yellow zig zag lines or block the driveways of houses on the street.
What time does the Academy start and finish?
Preschool AM Session: 8:45am - 11:45am
Nursery AM session: 8:45am - 11:45am
Nursery PM Session:12:15pm - 3:15pm
Reception: 8:50am - 3:15pm
KS1 & KS2: 8:40am - 3:10pm