The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,055
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adrian Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
December 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBohunt School Worthing
Secondary · 503m away
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Primary · 632m away
Brighton Forward Ltd
Special school · 750m away
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Primary · 832m away
Heene CofE Primary School
Primary · 852m away
Thomas A Becket Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cura Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Whytemead Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Worthing High School a selective school?
No. Worthing High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Worthing High School's Ofsted rating?
Worthing High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Worthing High School?
Worthing High School currently has 1,055 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Worthing High School take?
Worthing High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Worthing High School?
Worthing High School is in Worthing, BN14 7AR, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Worthing High School have a sixth form?
No, Worthing High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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