St Oscar Romero Catholic School vs The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Worthing · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,144 students
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | St Oscar Romero Catholic School Worthing, South East | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 679 | #2285 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #432 of 4,090 | #13993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,144 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,144 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 35% |
| 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.stromeros.co.uk | www.laurelsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 20.0).
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School is the larger school with 1,144 students compared with 193.
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic School is a local authority school while The Laurels Primary School, Worthing 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 St Oscar Romero Catholic School better than The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
On the Success Index (England), St Oscar Romero Catholic School ranks higher (85.2 vs 20.0 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 St Oscar Romero Catholic School and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School: 1,144. The Laurels Primary School, Worthing: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Oscar Romero Catholic School and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing rank in South East?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School is 122nd of 679 and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is 2285th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).