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Worthing High School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Progress in all years and GCSE results have improved since previous inspection; pupils achieved above-average standards in many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave sensibly around the school and in lessons; they feel very safe and enjoy school life.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality training has improved significantly, particularly sharing expertise among staff.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders assess teaching quality accurately, combining lesson observations with outcomes info.
Strengths and Challenges: Skilled middle leaders lead effective teams which generate outstanding progress; however, a small amount of teaching still generates less successful learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents invited to library one day a week, revision and subject discussion evenings.
Communication: Parents speak highly of the school’s work: ‘A wonderful school’, ‘Leaders are approachable, realistic and ambitious'.
Parent Satisfaction: School increasingly popular in the local community; over nine out of ten parents would recommend it.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and senior leaders have gained full support and confidence of staff, parents and pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have worked effectively together to change the school culture and improve teaching and outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and tackled firmly; pupils feel very safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: All staff know an important part of their work is pupil welfare and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Lunchtime and after-school clubs, particularly in sport, are popular and well-attended.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-considered deployment of learning support assistants to balance academics and support.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education starts in Year 7 with a focus on economic well-being; all Year 10 complete work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Despite efforts, a few pupils feel they need more guidance about sixth form options or apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils receive excellent care and support, especially those with special educational needs or disability.
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Worthing High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.

It has 1064 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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The strong core notion that every student's education has equal worth forms the foundation of Worthing High School's instructional goals. Our joint goal is to push your child academically at every opportunity while also encouraging their curiosity and independence. By fostering the intellectual, personal, and social growth of each student, our school hopes to accomplish these goals. I hope that what you learn about Worthing High School excites and motivates you. The school is on an amazing path and expanding yearly. Our setting and staff are committed to giving your child the best results possible.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-16 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.1 15.1 17.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 41% 48% 49%
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Worthing High School Reviews
4.3 (3 reviews)
An alright school overall, just disappointing pastoral help for my child who goes here. The current pastoral leader is not very helpful and seems to think that if my child’s train is delayed than it’s his fault.
Our son has been here for three years now. He’s really grown in his confidence over that time so much so that he’s in top set for a lot of subjects. It’s great to see him bloom from a quiet, shy child to a confident and knowledgeable one. Long may it continue!
Great school. Non judgemental, great pastoral care and builds confidence by lifting children up, not putting them down
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 24.32% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 36.43% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 48% 17.6% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 8.03% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 39% 11.75% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.31 2.47 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 94.16% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 204 167 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 88.37% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 76% 40.69% 32.73%
School sixth forms 1% 21.35% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 11% 15.06% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 11.39% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.14% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.47% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 26.18% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 78% 38.25% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 61% 19.43% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 10.22% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 13.83% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.79 2.7 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 90.25% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 202 167 141
Pupils staying in education 93% 86.98% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 77% 43.02% 34.03%
School sixth forms 1% 21.15% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 13% 13.38% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 9.44% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.4% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.9% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.14 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 7 24.14% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 16 38.12% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 67% 23.17% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 9.39% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 39% 1 13.84% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.5 2.62 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 90% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 172 165 135
Pupils staying in education 86% 84.45% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 74% 39.52% 33.25%
School sixth forms 2% 22% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 7% 12.55% 8.45%
Other education destinations 3% 10.32% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.82% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.57% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 2 24.72% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 1 36.64% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 60% 19.75% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 1 8.94% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 40% 6 12.84% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.25 2.58 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 85.5% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 240 173 140
Pupils staying in education 88% 75.5% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 78% 35.98% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 23.21% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 8% 12.43% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 6.36% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.33% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.1% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.03 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 25.54% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 37.52% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 65% 20.17% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 11.18% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 12.28% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 82.78% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 232 173 145
Pupils staying in education 93% 66.41% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 76% 36.41% 30.58%
School sixth forms 5% 22.2% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 11% 11.44% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 5.59% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.49% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.68% 2.45%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Worthing High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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