The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 307 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 136 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,606
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- DURRINGTON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Co Headteacher Mr Shaun Allison Mr Chris Woodcock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Grove College
Special school · Very close
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 467m away
Palatine Primary School
Special school · 571m away
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Primary · 810m away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 911m away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 911m away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 932m away
Hawthorns Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Durrington High School a selective school?
No. Durrington High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Durrington High School's Ofsted rating?
Durrington High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Durrington High School?
Durrington High School currently has 1,606 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durrington High School take?
Durrington High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Durrington High School?
Durrington High School is in Worthing, BN13 1JX, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durrington High School have a sixth form?
No, Durrington High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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