Durrington High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JXOpen in maps

Durrington High School is a secondary school in Worthing for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. It ranks 3rd of 6 secondary schools in Worthing. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 March 2022, report published 24 May 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

317 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.8

49.8, 3.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths54.9%

54.9%, 9.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths74.1%

74.1%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc13.2%

13.2%, 27.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.03

4.03, 0.06 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,572 pupils on roll, with places for 1,650

Eligible for free school meals19.5%

19.5%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.2%

9.2%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.6%

19.6%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Durrington High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Worthing High School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.6
St Oscar Romero Catholic School1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 55.1
Bohunt School Worthing1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.7
Our Lady of Sion School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 34.6
St Andrew's CofE High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DURRINGTON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Co Headteacher Mr Shaun Allison Mr Chris Woodcock
Phone
01903244957
Website
durringtonhighschool.co.uk
Address
The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JX
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
140713

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.