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Durrington High School
Goodgraded 17/03/2022Ages 11–161,606 pupilsDoes not apply
Durrington High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Worthing, within the West Sussex local authority. The school has around 1,606 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/03/2022, Durrington High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.3 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Worthing can view Durrington High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 849.8
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake19.5%
Free school meals19.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.2%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Worthing
All schools in Worthing →Oak Grove CollegeGood · 0.1 miEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, WorthingGood · 0.3 miDurrington Junior SchoolGood · 0.5 miPalatine Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miDurrington Infant SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miOrchards Infant SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 mi
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