Worthing academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 11 schools in Worthing, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 172Durrington High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,572 students
- 269Worthing High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary48.6 Attainment 8 · 1,050 students
- 368Downsbrook Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 460Bohunt School WorthingWorthing · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 900 students
- 559Orchards Infant SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary– · 281 students
- 652Whytemead Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 750St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 835Hawthorns Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 934Orchards Junior SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
- 1020The Laurels Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 1117Heene CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durrington High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,572 |
| 2 | Worthing High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 69.1 Top 50% | 48.6 Attainment 8 | 1,050 |
| 3 | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 4 | Bohunt School Worthing Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 900 |
| 5 | Orchards Infant School Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 281 |
| 6 | Whytemead Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 7 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 8 | Hawthorns Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 9 | Orchards Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 10 | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 11 | Heene CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
Durrington High School in Worthing leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 72.1. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Worthing page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Worthing?
Durrington High School in Worthing, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 72.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,572).
How are academies & free schools in Worthing ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.