St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Worthing, BN12 5AF · West Sussex · secondary school
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1st of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 610 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 65.9 · 87 | 46% | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.89 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.2 · 89 | 15% | 1.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Oscar Romero Catholic School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.89 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Romero Medics, Getting to Oxbridge, the Sixth Form Committee, House Captains, or Sports Leaders. They may also pursue the Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Award, with trips including a Mountain Challenge in Morocco and a Sixth Form Ski trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,144 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support students aiming for competitive university courses like medicine? What specific preparation is offered for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award?
What Ofsted said about St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Overview
St Oscar Romero Catholic School is described as a "highly aspirational school where pupils truly thrive," with all groups making "exceptional progress from their start points." The inspection highlights a broad curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils extremely well, supported by staff with "expert subject knowledge" and a strong sense of community belonging.
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve "exceptional outcomes" through tailored support and high-quality teaching.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils consistently meeting very high expectations and demonstrating respectful, responsible conduct.
- The recently opened sixth form is an "integral part of the school community," with students achieving highly and engaging fully in school life.
- Staff provide "detailed and supportive feedback," helping pupils understand gaps in their learning and build knowledge over time.
- The school prioritises reading fluency and literacy development, enabling pupils to access complex language and communicate with confidence.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.1 |
| 2024/25 | 55.1 |
| 2025/26 | 57.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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