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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
AddressSackville Road, BN14 8BG
School Websitewww.sta-worthing.com
Telephone1903820676
URN126094

School Census

Total 650
Girls/Boys 58/592
Girls/Boys Ratio 8.9%/91.1%
% pupils where English not first language 9.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 122
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 24.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
19/04/2023 Good
05/04/2022 Inadequate
Inspection Date 19/04/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/04/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
19 April 2023Full inspection: GoodView
05 April 2022School inspection: InadequateView
05 June 2018Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
29 April 2015Full inspection: GoodView
10 March 2014Monitoring visitView
05 July 2013Monitoring visitView
08 May 2013Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
28 November 2011Curriculum and development visitView
11 May 2010Full inspection: GoodView
13 February 2008Curriculum and development visitView
17 January 2007Full inspection: GoodView
21 May 2001Full inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59.80%
Entering EBacc 22.10%
EBacc average point score 3.92
Progress 8 0.18
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 3.45
Progress 8 -0.17
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.8
Progress 8 -0.03

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications513
As first preference142
As second preference155
As third preference216
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers142
second preference offers27
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications302
As first preference67
As second preference108
As third preference127
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers67
second preference offers6
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications536
As first preference137
As second preference171
As third preference228
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers137
second preference offers25
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications352
As first preference85
As second preference102
As third preference165
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers85
second preference offers15
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications207
As first preference44
As second preference56
As third preference107
Total Offers Made101
first preference offers44
second preference offers12
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications286
As first preference65
As second preference90
As third preference130
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers65
second preference offers25
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications371
As first preference124
As second preference97
As third preference150
Total Offers Made139
first preference offers124
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications293
As first preference95
As second preference81
As third preference117
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers95
second preference offers9
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications270
As first preference96
As second preference85
As third preference89
Total Offers Made104
first preference offers96
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications386
As first preference159
As second preference101
As third preference126
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers159
second preference offers9
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications133
As first preference24
As second preference44
As third preference65
Total Offers Made38
first preference offers23
second preference offers11
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
54%
agree
34%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
58%
agree
33%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
49%
agree
35%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
16%
agree
13%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
3%
not applicable
61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
58%
agree
31%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
43%
agree
16%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
not applicable
28%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
29%
no
71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
38%
agree
30%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
11%
dont know 11%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
54%
agree
27%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
46%
agree
41%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
58%
agree
31%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
55%
agree
35%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
35%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
51%
agree
31%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
83%
no
17%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
75.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
2.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.6%
indian ethnic origin
1.3%
african ethnic origin
1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
76.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%
indian ethnic origin
0.6%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.6%
african ethnic origin
0.6%

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(0.08 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Downsbrook Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing

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Ofsted Rating: None

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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Worthing High School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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