The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 13.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Peter Byrne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFerring C of E Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 901m away
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Primary · 1.2km away
Orchards Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Orchards Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Field Place Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Primary · 1.6km away
Courtlands Independent Special School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Oscar Romero Catholic School a selective school?
No. St Oscar Romero Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Oscar Romero Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School currently has 1,075 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Oscar Romero Catholic School take?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School is in Worthing, BN12 5AF, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Oscar Romero Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Oscar Romero Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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