Schools in Worthing, South East (2025)
32 schools · 15,085 students · 18 local authority, 12 academy, 2 independent · median Pupils on roll 382.
Worthing, in South East, has 32 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 15,085 students. By level there are 24 primary, 6 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 18 local authority, 12 academy, 2 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Worthing's schools is 382, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
29 of the 32 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Thomas A Becket Infant School (88.0, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Oscar Romero Catholic School (85.2, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (79.9, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Durrington High School (1,572 students), Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (1,334 students), St Oscar Romero Catholic School (1,144 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in Worthing
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 188Thomas A Becket Infant SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 473 students
- 285St Oscar Romero Catholic SchoolWorthing · Local authority Secondary55.1 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
- 380Davison Church of England High School for Girls, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,334 students
- 478Broadwater CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 574Springfield Infant School and NurseryWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 161 students
- 672Durrington High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,572 students
- 772Durrington Infant SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 217 students
- 869Worthing High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary48.6 Attainment 8 · 1,050 students
- 968Downsbrook Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 1066Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 1164Vale School, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 579 students
- 1260Bohunt School WorthingWorthing · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 900 students
- 1360Thomas A Becket Junior SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 715 students
- 1459Orchards Infant SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary– · 281 students
- 1558Ferring C of E Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 1652Whytemead Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1751Durrington Junior SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 334 students
- 1850St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 1947West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 760 students
- 2047Bramber Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 2141St Andrew's CofE High SchoolWorthing · Local authority Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 780 students
- 2235Hawthorns Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 2334Orchards Junior SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
- 2432Homefield Primary School and SSCWorthing · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 642 students
- 2532Elm Grove Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 2630St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 2725English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 2820The Laurels Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 2917Heene CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas A Becket Infant School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 88.0 Top 10% | – | 473 |
| 2 | St Oscar Romero Catholic School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 85.2 Top 25% | 55.1 Attainment 8 | 1,144 |
| 3 | Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 79.9 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,334 |
| 4 | Broadwater CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 5 | Springfield Infant School and Nursery Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 73.5 Top 25% | – | 161 |
| 6 | Durrington High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,572 |
| 7 | Durrington Infant School Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 71.8 Top 25% | – | 217 |
| 8 | Worthing High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 69.1 Top 50% | 48.6 Attainment 8 | 1,050 |
| 9 | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 10 | Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 65.5 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 11 | Vale School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 579 |
| 12 | Bohunt School Worthing Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 900 |
| 13 | Thomas A Becket Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 60.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 715 |
| 14 | Orchards Infant School Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 281 |
| 15 | Ferring C of E Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.3 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 16 | Whytemead Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 17 | Durrington Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 50.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 334 |
| 18 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 19 | West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 760 |
| 20 | Bramber Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 21 | St Andrew's CofE High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 41.4 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 780 |
| 22 | Hawthorns Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 23 | Orchards Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 24 | Homefield Primary School and SSC Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 642 |
| 25 | Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 26 | St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 30.1 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 27 | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 25.2 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 28 | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 29 | Heene CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
Other schools in Worthing
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Worthing side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Worthing?
Thomas A Becket Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 88.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Worthing?
Worthing has 32 schools (24 primary, 6 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 15,085 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Worthing?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Worthing is 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.