SchoolScoresOrchards Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN
01903 520202 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 September 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
95 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Worthing comparisons use the 13 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Worthing | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Worthing. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Worthing figures pool parents at the Worthing schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
122 pupils in this year group.
61% — about the same as the West Sussex average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 15.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.6% | 14.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 33% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 24 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 15th highest of 23 state primary schools in Worthing. Higher than 43% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 12.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Orchards Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion)
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorns Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Laurels Primary School, Worthing 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas A Becket Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024
- Durrington Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orchards Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Orchards Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Orchards Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Orchards Junior School?
96% of the 95 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Orchards Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142381.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.