The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 329
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Wilby (Co Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Durrington Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Durrington Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Durrington Junior School?
Durrington Junior School currently has 329 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durrington Junior School take?
Durrington Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Durrington Junior School?
Durrington Junior School is in Worthing, BN13 2JD, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durrington Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Durrington Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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