Best 3 Secondary schools in Worthing – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (Secondary) in Worthing; St Andrew's CofE High School (Secondary) in Worthing; Durrington High School (Secondary) in Worthing — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing, St Andrew's CofE High School and Durrington High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary controlled school, voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Worthing, West Sussex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing), published Jul 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Andrew's CofE High School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,650, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all within the Durrington Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing BN11 2JX	St Andrew's CofE High School BN14 8BG	Durrington High School BN13 1JX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary controlled school	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Worthing West Sussex BN11 2JX	Worthing West Sussex BN14 8BG	Worthing West Sussex BN13 1JX
Latest Ofsted	1 15 Jul 2024	2 31 May 2023	2 24 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1350	900	1650
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	West Sussex (938)	West Sussex (938)	Durrington Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk	www.sta-worthing.com	www.durringtonhighschool.co.uk
Telephone	01903233835	01903820676	01903244957
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

BN11 2JX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2JX
Ofsted: 1 15 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01903233835

St Andrew's CofE High School

BN14 8BG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Worthing
West Sussex
BN14 8BG
Ofsted: 2 31 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.sta-worthing.com
Telephone: 01903820676

Durrington High School

BN13 1JX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Worthing
West Sussex
BN13 1JX
Ofsted: 2 24 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Durrington Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.durringtonhighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01903244957

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.