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Worthing High School
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Worthing High School
- 3.5 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Worthing BN14 7AR
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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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About Us
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 | - | - | - |
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% |
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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 2024/25
| 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