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Orchards Junior School

Worthing · West Sussex · BN12 6EN. junior · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 7 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: 61%
Attainment 8: —
English & maths 9–4: —

Ofsted publication date: 13/05/2024. Open Ofsted report

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What are Orchards Junior School's Key Stage 2 results?

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Where is Orchards Junior School?

Orchards Junior School is in Worthing (BN12 6EN), West Sussex. URN 142381.

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 26 March 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

Orchards Junior School continues to be a good school. The headteacher of this school is Paul Jones. This school is part of the Sparkle MultiAcademy Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Peter Neale.

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Orchards Junior School
URN: 142381
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Worthing
Postcode: BN12 6EN
Ofsted overall: Good (13/05/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/142381/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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