Ferring C of E Primary School vs St Oscar Romero Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 718 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferring C of E Primary School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Worthing · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
| Measure | Ferring C of E Primary School Worthing, South East | St Oscar Romero Catholic School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 2,471 | #122 of 679 |
| National rank | #6194 of 15,697 | #432 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 169 | 1,144 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 1,144 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.stromeros.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 58.3).
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 169.
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 Ferring C of E Primary School better than St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Oscar Romero Catholic School ranks higher (85.2 vs 58.3 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 Ferring C of E Primary School and St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferring C of E Primary School: 169. St Oscar Romero Catholic School: 1,144. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferring C of E Primary School and St Oscar Romero Catholic School rank in South East?
Ferring C of E Primary School is 1099th of 2,471 and St Oscar Romero Catholic School is 122nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).