Best Primary Schools in Worthing
32 primary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 32 primary schools in Worthing, accounting for 36.4% of all schools in the area, with a total of 9,035 pupils on roll.
- In Worthing, 88.9% of primary schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 24 schools rated Good and 0 Outstanding out of 27 inspected.
- Worthing's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.24, with 17.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 11.9% having English as an additional language.
- 59.3% of pupils in Worthing's primary schools meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 13.9% and spending per pupil of £7,543.
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–
Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
Worthing, BN11 2LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils20
P/T Ratio–
SS
Seadown School
Worthing, BN11 2BE
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio–
Downsbrook Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 8GD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.4%
Pupils362
P/T Ratio21.0
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN11 5LQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence4.4%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio21.2
Durrington Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN13 2JD
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence5.2%
Pupils329
P/T Ratio24.7
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 7TQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.2%
Pupils427
P/T Ratio24.3
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 0TR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence5.1%
Pupils121
P/T Ratio16.1
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN13 3QH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence5.5%
Pupils189
P/T Ratio19.3
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN12 4RN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.4%
Pupils419
P/T Ratio23.6
SM
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN11 4BD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence6.8%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio20.9
Hawthorns Primary School
Worthing, BN13 3EZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.3%
Pupils183
P/T Ratio19.3
Orchards Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN12 6EN
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence7.3%
Pupils476
P/T Ratio18.3
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN12 6LA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected37%
Absence4.5%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio32.1
Durrington Infant School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Worthing, BN13 2JD
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.8%
Pupils252
P/T Ratio24.9
Bramber Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN14 8QB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.6%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio23.4
OG
Oak Grove College
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN13 1JX
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence11.1%
Pupils279
P/T Ratio6.8
TA
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Worthing, BN13 1JB
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils502
P/T Ratio23.3
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 32 primary schools in Worthing, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Worthing | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,543 | £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.