Orion School
Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands · B18 7QD
With just 17 pupils on its roll, Orion School is a strikingly small independent school in Birmingham. A setting of this size offers an unusually intimate environment, where every child is well known to staff and individual attention comes naturally. The school is co-educational and has no religious affiliation, and it is led by Head Mrs Murett Mendez. As an independent, fee-paying school, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
17
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 17
- Location
- Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.orionschool.co.uk/
Headteacher
Head Mrs Murett Mendez
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Teaching & academics
Orion School's very small size means teaching can be closely tailored to each pupil, with the kind of personal oversight that larger schools find harder to match. Families seeking a highly individualised approach may find this scale particularly appealing.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely tiny independent school in Birmingham, Orion suits families who value close attention and a personal atmosphere above the breadth of a larger institution.
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Orion School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Orion School located?
Orion School is located at Birmingham, B18 7QD.
What type of school is Orion School?
Orion School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Orion School?
Orion School has approximately 17 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.