Best Schools in Worthing
88 schools in Worthing
Key Facts
- Worthing is home to 88 schools, with 88.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Worthing have 59.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 9,035 pupils across 32 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in Worthing outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.31, Attainment 8 score of 49.22, and 51.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Worthing, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.24 and spending per pupil of £7,543, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.67 and spending per pupil of £7,105.
Top Nurseries in Worthing
50 nurseries in Worthing
Top Primary Schools in Worthing
32 primary schools in Worthing
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Worthing, BN14 8HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils219
P/T Ratio–
Whytemead Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 8LH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.5%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio18.6
Courtlands Independent Special School
Worthing, BN12 4NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils23
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Worthing
6 secondary schools in Worthing
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Ofsted
Outstanding
Worthing, BN11 2JX
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
Progress 8+0.34
Attainment 851.3
Eng+Maths77%
Pupils1,328
Durrington High School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN13 1JX
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.29
Attainment 847.6
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils1,606
SA
St Andrew's CofE High School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 8BG
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.18
Attainment 846.3
Eng+Maths66%
Pupils739
BS
Bohunt School Worthing
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 8AH
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.06
Attainment 846.8
Eng+Maths65%
Pupils897
Top Independent Schools in Worthing
5 independent schools in Worthing
Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Worthing, BN14 8HU
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils219
P/T Ratio–
Courtlands Independent Special School
Worthing, BN12 4NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils23
P/T Ratio–
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
Worthing, BN11 2LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils20
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Worthing has 88 schools, including 32 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 50 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Worthing | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.23 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 47.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,399 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.