Orchards Junior School
Orchards Junior School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 7–11, in Worthing, BN12, in the West Sussex council area. It has 496 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 March 2024): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 27 March 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (11 September 2018) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 61 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 122 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 496 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 33.61% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 9.45% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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