- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
45 first choices, 48 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 421
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Schools in BN12
A postcode district in West Sussex
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: BN12 is a postcode district in West Sussex with 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries147 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All BN12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BN12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BN12
7 in BN12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
85 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 760
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.7%
- Pupils
- 496
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
Top Secondary Schools in BN12
2 in BN12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
289 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in BN12
5 in BN12, highest Ofsted grade first
Kamelia Kids Day Nursery and Beach School
Worthing, BN12 4PN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Marriotts Nursery School
Worthing, BN12 4JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Young Explorers - Goring
Worthing, BN12 4BY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BN12
1 in BN12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
289 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1657.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Special Schools in BN12
2 in BN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Courtlands Independent Special School
Worthing, BN12 4NG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Palatine Primary School
Worthing, BN12 6JP · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.9
Private Schools in BN12
1 in BN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Courtlands Independent Special School
Worthing, BN12 4NG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 56
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BN12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BN12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BN12 has 14 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BN12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BN12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BN12?
BN12 has 14 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BN12?
The highest-ranked schools in BN12 on Eduscope are St Oscar Romero Catholic School, Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School, West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BN12?
There is 1 independent school in BN12, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BN12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in BN12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.