Thomas A Becket Infant School vs Worthing High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
473 students
Worthing High School
Worthing · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,050 students
| Measure | Thomas A Becket Infant School Worthing, South East | Worthing High School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #221 of 2,471 | #214 of 679 |
| National rank | #1051 of 15,697 | #1056 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 473 | 1,050 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 1,050 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.tabinfant.org.uk | www.worthinghigh.net |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Becket Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 69.1).
- •Worthing High School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 473.
- •Thomas A Becket Infant School is a local authority school while Worthing High 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 Thomas A Becket Infant School better than Worthing High School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas A Becket Infant School ranks higher (88.0 vs 69.1 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 Thomas A Becket Infant School and Worthing High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomas A Becket Infant School: 473. Worthing High School: 1,050. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomas A Becket Infant School and Worthing High School rank in South East?
Thomas A Becket Infant School is 221st of 2,471 and Worthing High School is 214th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).