The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 5–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Headteacher SARAH PAOLETTI
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2025 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
August 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
August 2020 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
November 2019 | Inspection
Location
Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1BG
Town setting
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Seadown School
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Homefield Primary School and SSC
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The Education Centre
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
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Questions parents ask
Is Educate U a selective school?
Yes. Educate U has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Educate U's Ofsted rating?
Educate U was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Educate U?
Educate U currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Educate U take?
Educate U caters for pupils aged 5 to 16.
Where is Educate U?
Educate U is in Worthing, BN11 1BG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Educate U have a sixth form?
No, Educate U does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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