Worthing High School
Worthing, BN14 7AR · West Sussex · secondary school
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19th 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 770 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.1 · 53 | 30% | 1.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.11 · 58 | 25% | 1.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Worthing High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.11 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Maths Puzzle Club. They also take part in a ski trip and various educational visits, including to Iceland, Belgium, Valencia, Berlin, Italy, London, and a German school exchange.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,050 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,122. 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 pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Worthing High School
Overview
Worthing High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as “proud, positive and passionate about their education,” benefiting from strong relationships and a positive ethos. The school continues to provide a high-quality education with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned and sequenced to ensure balance and breadth,” with content that is engaging, personalised, and frequently extends beyond the national curriculum.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively adapt strategies to meet individual needs, structuring new learning to ensure clarity.
- Reading is a significant strength; pupils are “fluent and enthusiastic readers” who receive strong support to develop literacy skills that underpin their overall success.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported,” with specially resourced provision helping them develop confidence and independence.
- The personal development programme effectively promotes fundamental British values, diversity, and age-appropriate understanding of risks such as sexual exploitation and scams.
Areas to improve
- Attendance remains a challenge, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, who “miss important learning” due to persistent absenteeism. The school must maintain rigorous oversight to embed strategies for improved attendance fully.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| 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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