Orchards Junior School
Orchards Junior School is a primary located in West Sussex, BN12 6EN. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has approximately 472 pupils on roll.
Orchards Junior School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 7 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: West Sussex
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 558
Number of Pupils: 472
Number of Boys: 230
Number of Girls: 242
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 29.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-11
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2018-10-09
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Jones
Phone: 01903520202
Website: http://www.orchardsjunior.school
Location: Nelson Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Orchards Junior School
What is the Ofsted rating of Orchards Junior School?
Orchards Junior School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Orchards Junior School admit?
Orchards Junior School admits pupils from age 7 to 11.
Is Orchards Junior School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Orchards Junior School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Orchards Junior School?
Orchards Junior School is a academy converter offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Orchards Junior School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Orchards Junior School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Orchards Junior School?
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