School Visits & Tours
We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around.
Please contact the school on 020 8979 2945 or email us at office@orchard.surrey.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit any time during the year.
See our welcome pack below which will give you a small insight into our lovely school.
Group Tours for New Reception Applicants
Currently we have some tour dates in our calendar for parents who are considering our school for their child to start in September 2025.
Please see details below:
- Dates: Tues 12th November, Thurs 21st November, Tues 26th November
- Time: 9:00am (approximately 40 minutes)
- Location: The Orchard School
Bridge Road
East Molesey
Surrey, KT8 9HT
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to:
- Meet our dedicated teachers and staff.
- Explore our facilities.
- Learn about our curriculum.
- See our children in action and ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what makes our school an exceptional place for your child to learn and grow.
Please call the school on 020 8979 2945 or email office@orchard.surrey.sch.uk to book your place.
If you are unable to attend these dates, then please contact the office and we will try our best to accommodate another time.
Frequently asked questions:
When and how should we apply?
Reception applications are advised by Surrey County Council, normally from November through January.
Visit the Surrey County Council website school admissions page for more information. You can apply on line but paper application forms are also available.
You can find further details on the school admissions page of our website.
When are places offered?
Children going into Reception will be informed in April 2025. The deadline to accept or decline your offer is 30th April 2025.
How many children are offered a place?
The annual admissions limit for The Orchard School is 90 pupils.
What happens if my child is already of school age?
Details of in-year admissions can be found on the Surrey County Council website. Alternatively, paper application forms are available from the school.