The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Dr Helen Townsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Derwent Drive, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6LA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing take?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing?
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing is in Worthing, BN12 6LA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing have a sixth form?
No, English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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