Ferring C of E Primary School vs Orchards Junior 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 Junior School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
496 students
| Measure | Ferring C of E Primary School Worthing, South East | Orchards Junior School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 2,471 | #1905 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6194 of 15,697 | #11403 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 169 | 496 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 496 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.orchardsjunior.school |
The verdict
- •Ferring C of E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 34.1).
- •Ferring C of E Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 61%).
- •Ferring C of E Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Orchards Junior School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 169.
- •Ferring C of E Primary School 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 Ferring C of E Primary School better than Orchards Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ferring C of E Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 34.1 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 Ferring C of E Primary School and Orchards Junior 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 Junior School: 496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferring C of E Primary School and Orchards Junior School rank in South East?
Ferring C of E Primary School is 1099th of 2,471 and Orchards Junior School is 1905th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).