Hawthorns Primary School vs Orchards Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorns Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Orchards Infant School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
281 students
| Measure | Hawthorns Primary School Worthing, South East | Orchards Infant School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1873 of 2,471 | #1088 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11198 of 15,697 | #6136 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 173 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 68.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.hawthornsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.orchardsinfant.com/ |
The verdict
- •Orchards Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 35.2).
- •Orchards Infant School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 173.
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 Hawthorns Primary School better than Orchards Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchards Infant School ranks higher (58.6 vs 35.2 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 Hawthorns Primary School and Orchards Infant School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawthorns Primary School: 173. Orchards Infant School: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawthorns Primary School and Orchards Infant School rank in South East?
Hawthorns Primary School is 1873rd of 2,471 and Orchards Infant School is 1088th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).