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Orchard House School
Independent school · Hounslow
| Address | Priory House, Priory Avenue, London, W4 1LB |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 331 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02087428544 |
| Website | https://www.orchardhs.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 8 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Terms end between 12 noon and 12.30pm. May bank holiday 3 May 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Thu 6 Jul 2028 |
Half terms given as holiday dates only; halves end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Terms end between 12 noon and 12.30pm. May bank holiday 1 May 2028.
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery 5 sessions each week (VAT-exempt) | £4,123.00 |
| Nursery 6 sessions each week (VAT-exempt) | £4,940.00 |
| Nursery 7 sessions each week (VAT-exempt) | £5,764.00 |
| Nursery 8 sessions each week (VAT-exempt) | £6,587.00 |
| Nursery 9 sessions each week (VAT-exempt) | £7,411.00 |
| Nursery 10 sessions each week (VAT-exempt) | £8,234.00 |
| Reception, Years 1 & 2 | £9,229.00 |
| Years 3, 4, 5, & 6 | £9,427.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £3,000.00
Academic year of the main fee table is not stated (wraparound prices are labelled '2025 fees. 2026 fees TBC'). Fees inclusive of VAT except Nursery (VAT-exempt); include hot lunch and most day trips. One-off Nursery session £82. Registration fee £120 (£100 for Nursery). Wraparound: morning £10, afternoon £19 (£16 if booked half-termly). Sibling discounts 10% / 5%. Means-tested bursaries via OHSET (up to 100% of fees).
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery (3+), Reception
Main entry is Nursery in the September after a child turns three, progressing automatically to Reception. Register (as soon as possible after birth), visit, and for Reception and above attend a taster morning with a short Maths and English assessment. Offers go out 18 months before entry, prioritising siblings and Dukes Education pupils, then by registration order. Accept with a £3,000 deposit.
- Taster morning with short Maths and English assessment (Reception and above)
- Latest school report (Reception and above)
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.