Orchards Infant School

About Orchards Infant School

Orchards Infant School is an academy sponsor led in Worthing, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 272 pupils on roll. It is part of SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Requires Improvement. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–7

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

272 / 412 (66%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN

Phone

01903700234

Head Teacher

Paul Jones

Website

https://www.orchardsinfant.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orchards Infant School?

Orchards Infant School is an academy sponsor led in Worthing, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 3–7.

How many pupils does Orchards Infant School have?

Orchards Infant School has 272 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orchards Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Orchards Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).

Is Orchards Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orchards Infant School is part of SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Orchards Infant School?

Orchards Infant School is located at Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN.