Durrington Junior School vs Hawthorns Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durrington Junior School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
Hawthorns Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Durrington Junior School Worthing, South East | Hawthorns Primary School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1350 of 2,471 | #1873 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7769 of 15,697 | #11198 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 334 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 39.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.durringtoninfantjunior.co.uk | www.hawthornsprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Durrington Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.9 vs 35.2).
- •Durrington Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 67%).
- •Durrington Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Durrington Junior School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 173.
- •Durrington Junior School is a local authority school while Hawthorns Primary School is a academy 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 Junior School better than Hawthorns Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Durrington Junior School ranks higher (50.9 vs 35.2 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 Junior School and Hawthorns Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durrington Junior School: 334. Hawthorns Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durrington Junior School and Hawthorns Primary School rank in South East?
Durrington Junior School is 1350th of 2,471 and Hawthorns Primary School is 1873rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).