Orchards Infant School, Worthing
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
17.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
24.4
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
281 pupils
412 capacity
131 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Worthing
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worthing
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,817
Applications
8,398
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5312%
Overall absence
19.27711%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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