Oriel High School vs Worth School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oriel High School
Crawley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,441 students
Worth School
Crawley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
614 students
| Measure | Oriel High School Crawley, South East | Worth School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #287 of 679 | #628 of 679 |
| National rank | #1535 of 4,090 | #3802 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,441 | 614 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,441 | 614 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 19.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.3% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.3% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.86 | 1.16 |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | 35.5 |
| town | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.worthschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Oriel High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 15.1).
- •Oriel High School is the larger school with 1,441 students compared with 614.
- •Oriel High School is a local authority school while Worth School is a independent 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 Oriel High School better than Worth School?
On the Success Index (England), Oriel High School ranks higher (59.1 vs 15.1 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 Oriel High School and Worth School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oriel High School: 1,441. Worth School: 614. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oriel High School and Worth School rank in South East?
Oriel High School is 287th of 679 and Worth School is 628th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).