Orchards Infant School vs West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 822 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchards Infant School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
281 students
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
760 students
| Measure | Orchards Infant School Worthing, South East | West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1088 of 2,471 | #1495 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6136 of 15,697 | #8609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 281 | 760 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 760 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 68.2% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.orchardsinfant.com/ | www.westpark.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchards Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 47.3).
- •West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 281.
- •Orchards Infant School is a academy school while West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School is a local authority 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 Orchards Infant School better than West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School?
On the Success Index (England), Orchards Infant School ranks higher (58.6 vs 47.3 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 Orchards Infant School and West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchards Infant School: 281. West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School: 760. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchards Infant School and West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School rank in South East?
Orchards Infant School is 1088th of 2,471 and West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School is 1495th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).