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Orchards Junior School
- Primary
- Worthing BN12 6EN
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a strength; progress in mathematics has improved recently to match the national average.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress across a wide range of subjects, including physical education, music, and art.
Foundational Skills: Dedicated library sessions motivate pupils to read often.
Success of the Curriculum: Meticulously designed curriculum prepares pupils for next stage.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils achieve greater depth in writing.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need robust reading support for early readers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make strong progress in reading and improving progress in mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help is provided for pupils at risk of falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, friendly, and respectful with positive attitudes to learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, uphold 'Sparkle' values.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Significant minority join school unable to read as well as they should.
Support for Falling Behind: Newly planned approach for reading support is needed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional learning activities are reviewed regularly, and external agencies support specific needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Expert staff helps pupils with SEND achieve their best.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and are confident that they are safe; unkindness is dealt with promptly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff work closely with families and external agencies for targeted support; pupils are taught how to be safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: Parents are unanimous that their children are cared for well.
Parental Involvement: Parents are kept well informed and can support their children's learning at home effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs including guitar, chess, gardening, and performing arts attended well by pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Most teachers have high expectations and plan exciting lessons with strong subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' strong subject knowledge and high expectations lead to engaged and keen learners.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Pupils’ progress is tracked rigorously, and staff use this information to provide varying levels of support.
Teacher Engagement: Every member of staff committed to supporting pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers need to ensure more pupils achieve greater depth in writing.
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About Us
Orchards Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 472 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.4 | Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 4 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 23 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 6.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 24 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 1 | 6.51% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% | 4.61% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Orchards Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1