SchoolScoresDurrington High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of DURRINGTON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JX
01903 244957 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 March 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
317 pupils in this year group.
55% — 9 points above the West Sussex average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49.8 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
307 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the West Sussex average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 26% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 8% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 77% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Sussex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 325 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 287 |
| Of those, offered a place | 286 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 580 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 31% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.2% | 17.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 16.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Lower than 41% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.4% | 23.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.0 | 16.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded7 pupils | 0.44% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Worthing. Higher than 14% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Worthing High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Oscar Romero Catholic School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bohunt School Worthing 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Our Lady of Sion School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 16% A*/A at A level
- St Andrew's CofE High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Educate U 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Davison CofE High School for Girls, Worthing 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Durrington High School's Ofsted rating?
Durrington High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 March 2022.
How did Durrington High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 55% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Durrington High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 287 families put Durrington High School as their first choice for 325 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 286 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140713.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.