The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 739
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 24.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Ms Mia Lowney (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Inadequate
April 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Andrew's CofE High School a selective school?
No. St Andrew's CofE High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Andrew's CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's CofE High School?
St Andrew's CofE High School currently has 739 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's CofE High School take?
St Andrew's CofE High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Andrew's CofE High School?
St Andrew's CofE High School is in Worthing, BN14 8BG, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's CofE High School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's CofE High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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