Orchards Junior School
Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6ENOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Orchards Junior School is a primary school in Worthing for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 12th of 20 primary schools in Worthing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2018, report published 9 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils receive many opportunities to 'sparkle' in this inclusive school. A vast range of clubs and trips develop pupils' many interests and talents. Pupils are creative. They proudly perform in whole school dance shows and impressive drama productions. The curriculum provides pupils with purposeful 'extended learning opportunities', such as visits to The Globe to watch plays that pupils explore in English lessons. The school ensures that all pupils receive a rich range of cultural experiences that extend their learning beyond the classroom. This helps pupils to be confident and articulate and eager to learn. A culture of inclusion runs through the heart of the school. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported by expert staff to achieve their best. Specialist speech and language and commnication support enables pupils with SEND in 'Aspen Class' to learn well. Specialist help enables pupils to overcome any barriers they may face to learn well. Staff insist on high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Consequently, pupils behave very well and try their best. Those that need additional help to manage their behaviour receive effective support. Pupils proudly wear many badges on their school ties as a symbol of them upholding the school's 'Sparkle' values, such as 'keep trying'.
What the school should improve
- Reading support for those at the earlier stages of reading is not yet fully effective at identifying and closing gaps in reading knowledge and skills. This means these pupils do not learn to read as well as they should. The school must ensure that all staff have the training, expertise and resources that they need to deliver phonics effectivley in a way that helps pupils become fluent readers.
- The school does not intervene quickly enough when pupils do not attend school well. Consequently, some pupils miss out on the many opportunities and vital education that the school provides. The school should continue to strengthen their work in ensuring that pupils get the help they need to attend regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
122 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
496 pupils on roll, with places for 558
Schools near Orchards Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Hawthorns Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Paul Jones
- Phone
- 01903520202
- Address
- Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- URN
- 142381
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.