Durrington High School vs English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 467 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durrington High School
Worthing · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,572 students
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
| Measure | Durrington High School Worthing, South East | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 679 | #2154 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #930 of 4,090 | #13134 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,572 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,572 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.durringtonhighschool.co.uk | www.englishmartyrs.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Durrington High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 25.2).
- •Durrington High School is the larger school with 1,572 students compared with 187.
- •Durrington High School is a academy school while English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Durrington High School better than English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing?
On the Success Index (England), Durrington High School ranks higher (72.1 vs 25.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Durrington High School and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durrington High School: 1,572. English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durrington High School and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing rank in South East?
Durrington High School is 199th of 679 and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing is 2154th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).