The Orchard Infant School
Foundation primary school in East Molesey (Surrey).
Location
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As the Headteacher of The Orchard School in East Molesey, it brings me great joy to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. At The Orchard, we believe in nurturing an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Our school is not just a place of learning; it's a community where values like courage, determination, respect, and kindness are at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each child is unique, with their own strengths, interests, and challenges.
Therefore, we are committed to providing an educational experience that fosters growth, development, and a love for learning. To the parents, I extend my gratitude for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Your partnership is invaluable, and together, we can create a supportive network that empowers our children to thrive.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 124964
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Constituency
- Esher and Walton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
iMaintained school governing body (trust-linked).Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah Lesley Adams | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nicola Rogers | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter James Rawson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Katie Donaldson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Benjamin David Oliver Blake | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katherine Alice Wells | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Joseph Elliott | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Harriet Hill | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sally Cary | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mr Toby Alexander Stevenson Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record