Worthing secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Worthing, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 185St Oscar Romero Catholic SchoolWorthing · Local authority Secondary55.1 Attainment 8 · 1,144 students
- 280Davison Church of England High School for Girls, WorthingWorthing · Local authority Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,334 students
- 372Durrington High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,572 students
- 469Worthing High SchoolWorthing · Academy Secondary48.6 Attainment 8 · 1,050 students
- 560Bohunt School WorthingWorthing · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 900 students
- 641St Andrew's CofE High SchoolWorthing · Local authority Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 780 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Oscar Romero Catholic School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 85.2 Top 25% | 55.1 Attainment 8 | 1,144 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Durrington High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,572 |
| 4 | Worthing High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 69.1 Top 50% | 48.6 Attainment 8 | 1,050 |
| 5 | Bohunt School Worthing Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 60.3 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 900 |
| 6 | St Andrew's CofE High School Worthing · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 41.4 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 780 |
St Oscar Romero Catholic School in Worthing leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 85.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 3 are local authority, 3 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East secondary 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 secondary school in Worthing?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School in Worthing, South East ranks first among secondary schools in Worthing with a Success Index (England) of 85.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,144).
How are secondary 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.