Worthing High School

A good academy converter school in West Sussex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Worthing High School.

Worthing, BN147AR 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
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.11
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.0%
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 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
South Farm Road
Worthing, BN147AR
Phone
1903237864
Website
worthinghigh.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139109
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR
Website
http://www.worthinghigh.net
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,122 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,064
Free School Meals
14.4% (153 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.0 (+19.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.9 (+17.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.2 (+8.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.11 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,064 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"semper ad excellentiam contende"

community excellence integrity resilience respect

Head Teacher's Message

Worthing High School aims to challenge every student, provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, a safe environment, and involvement with the social and economic community, underpinned by core values of community, respect, integrity, resilience and excellence. The Headteacher is Adrian Cook.

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre Car park with accessible parking

Curriculum Highlights

Mandatory subjects: English Language and Literature, Maths and Science Mandatory unexamined subjects: PSHE and Core PE Broad Key Stage 4 curriculum with pathways Green Pathway for students identified for additional support English Baccalaureate (EBacc) identified as available to suitable students Science options: Combined Science or Triple Science; Triple Science requires completion of Biology, Physics and Chemistry Three-year Science GCSE starting in Year 9 Pathways assigned based on academic profiles; EBacc open to all

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