English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing vs Orchards Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 474 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Orchards Junior School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
496 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Worthing, South East | Orchards Junior School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2154 of 2,471 | #1905 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13134 of 15,697 | #11403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 187 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.englishmartyrs.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.orchardsjunior.school |
The verdict
- •Orchards Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.1 vs 25.2).
- •Orchards Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 47%).
- •Orchards Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Orchards Junior School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 187.
- •English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing is a local authority school while Orchards Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing better than Orchards Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchards Junior School ranks higher (34.1 vs 25.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing and Orchards Junior School?
About 474 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing: 187. Orchards Junior School: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing and Orchards Junior School rank in South East?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing is 2154th of 2,471 and Orchards Junior School is 1905th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).