An Independent School & Nursery for children aged 0-9 in Central Bedfordshire
The Orchard Ethos
The ethos of Orchard is based on the belief that the best possible start a child has, right from their earliest days in our nursery, shapes their future in multiple different ways. For over 30 years, we have had a passion for building successful futures and helping to develop each one of those in our care into amazing children.
Nursery - Ages 0 -3
The nursery at Orchard has a long tradition of welcoming children either as a baby or around the time of their second birthday. Our main aim for our youngest children is to help with the transition from home to nursery. We are very aware that young babies thrive on warm and consistent love and care, and it is very important that your baby feels safe and secure.
School - Ages 4 - 9
Orchard provides the best in education, priding itself in teaching children how to learn, how to think for themselves and to have enquiring minds. Our task as educators is to find and nurture individual potential and confidence in each child. We seek to ignite a passion for learning in every child that, with careful and expert nurturing, can never be extinguished.
A welcome from the head
First and foremost, welcome to the Orchard School and Nursery website and thank you for taking the time to visit us digitally. The founding of Orchard in 1991 was based on the observations I had of very young children and their 100% enthusiasm for life. From the outset, Orchard has been designed to nurture that eagerness which exists within all children, keep their ‘why’ questions coming and encourage the ‘how’ - no matter how challenging they are to answer on occasion.
Anne Burton - Headmistress
Take a Virtual Tour
Enter the world of Orchard School & Nursery for yourself by exploring the buildings and grounds via our virtual tour
Facilities
The Orchard School & Nursery benefits from a range of purpose built and natural facilities which serve to create a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment.
Gallery
Please click on the below link to see the gallery of images showcasing the school and what life is like within Orchard School & Nursery.
Admissions
We seek to be an inclusive school; welcoming children from all backgrounds and make certain every application is treated on merit and sensitively.