SecondaryData as of May 2026

Worthing High School

South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR

A Good-rated secondary school in Worthing.

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Pupils

1,055

Ages

11-16

FSM

15.4%

Attainment 8

48.5

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

48.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

24.3%

Basics 9-5

45.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

48.3%

EBacc APS

4.39

EBacc 9-5

23.4%

EBacc 9-4

37.8%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Worthing High School

Worthing High School is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 225 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. The school has around 1,055 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Worthing High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Mar 2020 — School remains Good
Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Worthing High School

What is Worthing High School's Ofsted rating?

Worthing High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What do parents say about Worthing High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 225 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Worthing High School.

What are Worthing High School's latest exam results?

Worthing High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Worthing High School located?

Worthing High School is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex (BN14 7AR).

How many pupils attend Worthing High School?

Worthing High School has around 1,055 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Worthing High School with other schools?

View Worthing High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Sussex.