Worthing primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 23 schools in Worthing, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 188Thomas A Becket Infant SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 473 students
- 278Broadwater CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 431 students
- 374Springfield Infant School and NurseryWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 161 students
- 472Durrington Infant SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary– · 217 students
- 568Downsbrook Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 398 students
- 666Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 421 students
- 764Vale School, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 579 students
- 860Thomas A Becket Junior SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 715 students
- 959Orchards Infant SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary– · 281 students
- 1058Ferring C of E Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 169 students
- 1152Whytemead Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1251Durrington Junior SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 334 students
- 1350St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 253 students
- 1447West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 760 students
- 1547Bramber Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1635Hawthorns Primary SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 1734Orchards Junior SchoolWorthing · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 496 students
- 1832Homefield Primary School and SSCWorthing · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 642 students
- 1932Elm Grove Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 2030St John the Baptist CofE Primary SchoolWorthing · Local authority Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 114 students
- 2125English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 2220The Laurels Primary School, WorthingWorthing · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 2317Heene 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 | Broadwater CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 431 |
| 3 | Springfield Infant School and Nursery Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 73.5 Top 25% | – | 161 |
| 4 | Durrington Infant School Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 71.8 Top 25% | – | 217 |
| 5 | Downsbrook Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 398 |
| 6 | Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 65.5 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 421 |
| 7 | Vale School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.4 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 579 |
| 8 | Thomas A Becket Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 60.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 715 |
| 9 | Orchards Infant School Worthing · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 58.6 Top 50% | – | 281 |
| 10 | Ferring C of E Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 58.3 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 169 |
| 11 | Whytemead Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 12 | Durrington Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 50.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 334 |
| 13 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 253 |
| 14 | West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 760 |
| 15 | Bramber Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 47.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 16 | Hawthorns Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 17 | Orchards Junior School Worthing · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 496 |
| 18 | Homefield Primary School and SSC Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 642 |
| 19 | Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 20 | St John the Baptist CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 30.1 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 114 |
| 21 | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 25.2 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 22 | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Worthing · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 20.0 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 23 | Heene CofE Primary School Worthing · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 16.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
Thomas A Becket Infant School in Worthing leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 88.0. Of the 23 schools shown, 15 are local authority, 8 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East primary 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 primary school in Worthing?
Thomas A Becket Infant School in Worthing, South East ranks first among primary schools in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 88.0 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 473).
How are primary 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.