Durrington Junior School vs Thomas A Becket Junior 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
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
715 students
| Measure | Durrington Junior School Worthing, South East | Thomas A Becket Junior School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1350 of 2,471 | #1035 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7769 of 15,697 | #5827 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 334 | 715 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 715 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | tabjunior.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Becket Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 50.9).
- •Durrington Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Thomas A Becket Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Thomas A Becket Junior School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 334.
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 Thomas A Becket Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas A Becket Junior School ranks higher (60.1 vs 50.9 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 Thomas A Becket Junior 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. Thomas A Becket Junior School: 715. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durrington Junior School and Thomas A Becket Junior School rank in South East?
Durrington Junior School is 1350th of 2,471 and Thomas A Becket Junior School is 1035th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).