Best secondary schools in Worthing (2026)
Worthing has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Oscar Romero Catholic School, in the top 17% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 49.0, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Worthing has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 17% in England |
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Worthing · Roman Catholic |
54.9 | 55.1 | 60% | Not judged | |
2 Top 20% in England |
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Worthing · Girls · Church of England |
52.6 | 52.1 | 57% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 37% in England |
Durrington High School Worthing |
48.4 | 49.8 | 55% | Good | |
4 Top 41% in England |
Worthing High School Worthing |
48.2 | 48.6 | 47% | No rating | |
5 Top 44% in England |
Bohunt School Worthing Worthing |
47.0 | 46.7 | 44% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 35% in England |
St Andrew's CofE High School Worthing · Church of England |
43.0 | 41.7 | 36% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Worthing?
On exam results over the last three years, St Oscar Romero Catholic School is the top-ranked secondary school in Worthing, in the top 17% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.