# Orchard Academy Trust

## Details

- **Company number:** [08249884](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08249884)
- **Status:** Active
- **Type:** PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- **Incorporated:** 11 Oct 2012
- **Registered office:** ALLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL HILDENBOROUGH CRESCENT, LONDON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0PG
- **Nature of business:** [85200](/sic/85200) Primary education


## Previous names

- Allington Primary School (until 11 May 2016)




## Control

| Name | Nature of control | Notified | Ceased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Josephine Dolton | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 6 Apr 2016 | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Dr Nigel Bernard Smetham | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 6 Apr 2016 | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Mrs Julia May Hayes | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 6 Apr 2016 | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Mrs Julia May Hayes | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 1 Jul 2019 | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Michael Edward Costello | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 1 Jul 2019 | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Dr Nigel Bernard Smetham | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 1 Jul 2019 | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Michael Edward Costello | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 11 Dec 2024 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Dr Nigel Bernard Smetham | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 11 Dec 2024 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Ms Rachel Emma Gordon | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 11 Dec 2024 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Michael Edward Costello | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 10 Nov 2025 | 21 May 2026 |
| Dr Nigel Bernard Smetham | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 10 Nov 2025 | 21 May 2026 |
| Ms Rachel Emma Gordon | voting-rights-25-to-50-percent | 10 Nov 2025 | 21 May 2026 |