Ferring C of E Primary School vs Orchards Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferring C of E Primary School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
Orchards Infant School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
281 students
| Measure | Ferring C of E Primary School Worthing, South East | Orchards Infant School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 2,471 | #1088 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6194 of 15,697 | #6136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 169 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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.ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.orchardsinfant.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (58.3 vs 58.6).
- •Orchards Infant School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 169.
- •Ferring C of E Primary School is a local authority school while Orchards Infant 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 Ferring C of E Primary School better than Orchards Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ferring C of E Primary School and Orchards Infant School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferring C of E Primary School: 169. Orchards Infant School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferring C of E Primary School and Orchards Infant School rank in South East?
Ferring C of E Primary School is 1099th of 2,471 and Orchards Infant School is 1088th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).