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Orchards Junior School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.6 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
476
Capacity
558
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to student achievement, particularly with 61% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. However, only 2% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing top performers. Overall, the school ranks in the top 60% nationally for expected outcomes, making it a viable choice for parents in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.4%
White Other5.5%
Black African2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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50.82196, -0.41606 · BN12 6EN
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN142381
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.orchardsjunior.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchards Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Orchards Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2018.
Is Orchards Junior School a good school?
Orchards Junior School scores 37.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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