Orchards Junior School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nelson Road Worthing West Sussex BN12 6EN |
| Phone | 01903520202 |
| Reference Number | 142381 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 472 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.73%
Girls: 51.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 53 | 42 | 95 |
| 4 | 58 | 54 | 112 |
| 5 | 54 | 61 | 115 |
| 6 | 65 | 85 | 150 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.3% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-05-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-09-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-10-18 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Orchards Junior School | ||
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Orchards Infant School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN |
0.04 miles |
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Palatine Primary School
Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6JP |
0.26 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Derwent Drive, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6LA |
0.29 miles |
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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Marlborough Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4HD |
0.54 miles |
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Hawthorns Primary School
Poplar Road, Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ |
0.56 miles |
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4RN |
0.59 miles |
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The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QH |
0.7 miles |
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LQ |
0.77 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Infant School
Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JB |
0.97 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
0.99 miles |
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Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
1.04 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Junior School
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR |
1.2 miles |
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Ferring C of E Primary School
Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5DU |
1.31 miles |
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Heene CofE Primary School
Norfolk Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BB |
1.64 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD |
1.69 miles |
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Broadwater CofE Primary School
Rectory Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TQ |
1.76 miles |
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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
1.9 miles |
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Vale School, Worthing
Vale Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0DB |
1.96 miles |
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Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School
The Street, Clapham, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3UU |
2.22 miles |
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Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
2.24 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oak Grove College
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
0.48 miles |
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Durrington High School
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
0.57 miles |
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF |
0.87 miles |
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Worthing High School
South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR |
1.54 miles |
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Our Lady of Sion School
Our Lady of Sion School, West Sussex, BN11 4BL |
1.81 miles |
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Brighton Forward Ltd
28a Teville Road, Worthing, BN11 1UG |
1.81 miles |
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Bohunt School Worthing
65a Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AH |
1.85 miles |
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Educate U
Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6JT |
2.04 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE High School
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG |
2.13 miles |
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Seadown School
Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BE |
2.49 miles |
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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX |
2.63 miles |
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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2LY |
2.7 miles |
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The Angmering School
Station Road, Angmering, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4HH |
2.96 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ |
3.86 miles |
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Springboard Education
55 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AN |
4.09 miles |
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Windlesham House School
London Road, Pulborough, RH20 4AY |
4.7 miles |