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Orchards Infant School

Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

272

Ages

3-7

FSM

19.9%

Capacity

412

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2021

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About Orchards Infant School

Orchards Infant School is a primary school in Worthing, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). The school has around 272 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Orchards Infant School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
Sept 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Field Place Infant School)
Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Field Place Infant School)
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Field Place Infant School)
Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Field Place Infant School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Orchards Infant School

What is Orchards Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Orchards Infant School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

Where is Orchards Infant School located?

Orchards Infant School is a primary school in Worthing, West Sussex (BN12 6EN).

How many pupils attend Orchards Infant School?

Orchards Infant School has around 272 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Orchards Infant School with other schools?

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