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Worthing High School

State school · Worthing, BN14 7AR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,055 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,055 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Pan Panayiotou

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Thomas A Becket Junior School 33 %
Heene CofE Primary School 11 %
Broadwater CofE Primary School 9 %
Homefield Primary School and SSC 8 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School 6 %
Vale School, Worthing 5 %
Orchards Junior School 4 %
Whytemead Primary School 4 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 4 %
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 3 %
Durrington Junior School 2 %
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 2 %
Downsbrook Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49.1%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
66
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.89 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,055
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

South Farm Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 7AR
Get directions

Telephone: 01903 237864

Email: office@worthinghigh.net

Website: http://www.worthinghigh.net

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information Worthing High School South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR
1,055 Pupil numbers
15.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49.1%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.20
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.11 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 210 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Worthing High School is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 41 and has 41 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.89 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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