Orchards Junior School Catchment Area
Orchards Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 476 pupils, and a capacity of 558 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
7–11
Age range
476
Pupils
558
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Orchards Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Orchards Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Orchards Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142381
Other Primary Schools in Worthing
If Orchards Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
Durrington Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 2JD
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Catchment Area
Community school · BN11 5LQ
Vale School, Worthing Catchment Area
Community school · BN14 0DB
Durrington Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 2JD
Thomas A Becket Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · BN13 1JB
Thomas A Becket Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · BN14 7PR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orchards Junior School
Is Orchards Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Orchards Junior School has a capacity of 558 places and currently has 476 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for Orchards Junior School? ▾
Admission to Orchards Junior School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Orchards Junior School cover? ▾
Orchards Junior School is a primary school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Orchards Junior School? ▾
Orchards Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.