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Worthing High School

Worthing, BN14 7ARSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
Progress 8
+0.11
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
246 1st-choice / 205 places
Ranking
#1,283
of 3,141 nationally

About Worthing High School

Worthing High School is a popular choice among local families, with 89% of parents who responded to Ofsted’s Parent View survey saying they would recommend it. That confidence is reflected in the numbers: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 896 applications for just 205 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4. 37. Of those, 246 put it as their first preference, and 204 first-preference offers were made. Parents also report high levels of satisfaction with the school’s expectations and activities — 90% agreed or strongly agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and 95% said their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSouth Farm Road, Worthing, Worthing, BN14 7AR
HeadteacherAdrian Cook
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils1,055
Free School Meals (FSM)15.4%
School Capacity1,055 / 1,122 (94% full)

The full report on this school

What 225 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Worthing High School

Worthing High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.