Open Other Primary Mixed

Orchards Infant School

Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN
Part of: SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
272 Pupils
412 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
19.90% FSM %
143 Boys
129 Girls
About Orchards Infant School

Orchards Infant School is a Primary Academies serving Worthing and the surrounding area in West Sussex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–7 is part of the South East region.

It has 272 pupils on roll. School capacity: 412. Current headteacher: Paul Jones.

Information on Orchards Infant School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Worthing
Parliamentary Constituency Worthing West
Ward Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SPARKLE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-01-2024
UKPRN 10093892
URN 150365
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Neale Chair of Local Governing Body 02/01/2024 02/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Brittany Allcock Local Governor 15/08/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sarah Baker Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Chilvers Local Governor 01/01/2024 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Grant Christie Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Hall Local Governor 13/11/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Daniel Humphreys Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Paul Jones Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Nash Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Terry Rollings Local Governor 31/01/2024 31/01/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Amy Slade Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Debra Wilkinson Local Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Orchards Infant School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Worthing, West Sussex.
Orchards Infant School has 272 pupils, with a capacity of 412.
Orchards Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Orchards Infant School is Dr Paul Jones.
Orchards Infant School is at Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Orchards Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Orchards Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Paul Jones
Nelson Road, Worthing, BN12 6EN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 150365
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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