The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Paul Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmField Place Infant School
Primary · Very close
Orchards Infant School
Primary · Very close
Palatine Primary School
Special school · 420m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 474m away
Oak Grove College
Special school · 778m away
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Primary · 874m away
Hawthorns Primary School
Primary · 909m away
Durrington High School
Secondary · 911m away
Questions parents ask
What is Orchards Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Orchards Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orchards Junior School?
Orchards Junior School currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orchards Junior School take?
Orchards Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orchards Junior School?
Orchards Junior School is in Worthing, BN12 6EN, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orchards Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Orchards Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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