Orchards Junior School vs St Oscar Romero Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchards Junior School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
496 students
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Worthing · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
| Measure | Orchards Junior School Worthing, South East | St Oscar Romero Catholic School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1905 of 2,471 | #122 of 679 |
| National rank | #11403 of 15,697 | #432 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 496 | 1,144 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 1,144 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.orchardsjunior.school | www.stromeros.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 34.1).
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 496.
- •Orchards Junior School is a academy school while St Oscar Romero Catholic 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 Junior School better than St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oscar Romero Catholic School ranks higher (85.2 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 Orchards Junior School and St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchards Junior School: 496. St Oscar Romero Catholic School: 1,144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchards Junior School and St Oscar Romero Catholic School rank in South East?
Orchards Junior School is 1905th of 2,471 and St Oscar Romero Catholic School is 122nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).