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Orchards Infant School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.6 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
272
Capacity
412
Ages
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 272, the school has room for growth but currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report from September 2021. The LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 3% of schools, suggesting significant challenges in meeting educational standards. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.6%
White Other5.1%
Black African4.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.7%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
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50.82149, -0.41571 · BN12 6EN
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN150365
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Orchards Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Orchards Infant School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Orchards Infant School a good school?
Orchards Infant School scores 2.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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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