Durrington High School vs Rainham Mark Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 92 km 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
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,568 students
| Measure | Durrington High School Worthing, South East | Rainham Mark Grammar School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #199 of 679 | #74 of 679 |
| National rank | #930 of 4,090 | #256 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,572 | 1,568 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,572 | 1,568 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 126.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 62.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.9% | 87.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.1% | 95.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 6.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.6 |
| town | Worthing | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.durringtonhighschool.co.uk | rainhammark.com/ |
The verdict
- •Rainham Mark Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 72.1).
- •Durrington High School is the larger school with 1,572 students compared with 1,568.
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 Rainham Mark Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Rainham Mark Grammar School ranks higher (90.2 vs 72.1 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 Rainham Mark Grammar School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durrington High School: 1,572. Rainham Mark Grammar School: 1,568. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durrington High School and Rainham Mark Grammar School rank in South East?
Durrington High School is 199th of 679 and Rainham Mark Grammar School is 74th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).