Orchards Junior School vs West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 874 m 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
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
760 students
| Measure | Orchards Junior School Worthing, South East | West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1905 of 2,471 | #1495 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11403 of 15,697 | #8609 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 496 | 760 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 760 |
| Free school meals | 29.6% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.orchardsjunior.school | www.westpark.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 34.1).
- •West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 61%).
- •Orchards Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 1%).
- •West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School is the larger school with 760 students compared with 496.
- •Orchards Junior 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 Junior School better than West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School?
On the Success Index (England), West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School ranks higher (47.3 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 Orchards Junior School and West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School?
About 874 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchards Junior School: 496. West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School: 760. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchards Junior School and West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School rank in South East?
Orchards Junior School is 1905th 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).