St Andrew's CofE High School

A good voluntary aided school school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Andrew's CofE High School.

Worthing, BN148BG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sackville Road
Worthing, BN148BG

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126094
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Address
Sackville Road, Worthing, BN14 8BG
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
672
Free School Meals
23.7% (159 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.6 (+13.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.3 (+6.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.18 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
112
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
672 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Awaken, Love and Serve"

Respect Responsibility Integrity

St Andrew's CE High School is a Church of England school rooted in Christian ethos. Christian Life and worship are part of the school’s daily life, with a weekly worship programme and Religious Education described as a core subject. The school emphasises inclusivity and states that staff and students are loved and valued regardless of faith background; it also describes caring for the wider community by visiting older members and supporting local charities such as Wadars, Turning Tides and Worthing Food Bank.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mia Lowney highlights an inclusive Christian ethos, high pastoral and safeguarding standards, strong outcomes and a commitment to personalised learning and care, with recent improvements in GCSE results and a focus on nurturing and excellence.

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