St Andrew's CofE High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Sackville Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8BG |
| Phone | 01903820676 |
| Reference Number | 126094 |
St Andrew’s Church of England High School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, which was rated inadequate. The school is now performing well across various domains, particularly in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The nurturing environment fosters a sense of respect and responsibility among pupils, which contributes positively to their learning experience. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, ensuring high expectations for learning and behaviour, and effectively supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 739 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75.51%
Girls: 24.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 62 | 193 |
| 8 | 88 | 55 | 143 |
| 9 | 127 | 47 | 174 |
| 10 | 104 | 17 | 121 |
| 11 | 108 | Unknown | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.5% |
| Unclassified | 6.1% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel cared for and respected.
- Positive and focused learning environment.
- High expectations for pupils’ behaviour and learning.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- Broad and balanced curriculum in key stage 3.
- Extensive range of clubs and enrichment activities.
- Effective safeguarding measures in place.
- High staff morale and support for teachers.
Areas for Improvement
- Low number of pupils opting for modern foreign languages at key stage 4.
- Inconsistent support for pupils struggling with reading.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 200 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 234 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BQ |
0.14 miles |
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Homefield Primary School and SSC
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AA |
0.25 miles |
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Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
0.32 miles |
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Downsbrook Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8GD |
0.41 miles |
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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
0.43 miles |
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Broadwater CofE Primary School
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0.61 miles |
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Heene CofE Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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0.76 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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1.23 miles |
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1.27 miles |
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1.42 miles |
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1.57 miles |
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1.73 miles |
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1.85 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
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1.87 miles |
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0.68 miles |
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2.13 miles |
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