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Worthing High School

Worthing · West Sussex · BN14 7AR. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
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KS2 RWM expected
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Attainment 8
48.6
English & maths 9–4
72%

Ofsted publication date: 29/04/2025. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

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What are Worthing High School's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 48.6. English and maths 9–4: 72%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Worthing High School?

Worthing High School is in Worthing (BN14 7AR), West Sussex. URN 139109.

How do I compare Worthing High School with nearby schools?

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Inspection excerpt

Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 04 March 2025). Open the full PDF for context.

Worthing High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The head of this school is Adrian Cook. This school is part of South Downs Education Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the…

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From the school's website

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Curriculum

Prior to joining the school, I trained and worked as a primary school teacher with specialties in phonics and the basics of reading and writing, creating a solid foundation for learning.

Source page · scanned 2026-09-19

Source pages for tables and establishment details.

Other schools in Worthing

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Citation

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Worthing High School
URN: 139109
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Worthing
Postcode: BN14 7AR
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/139109/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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