Durrington High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Boulevard Worthing West Sussex BN13 1JX |
| Phone | 01903244957 |
| Reference Number | 140713 |
Durrington High School is performing well, maintaining a good overall effectiveness as reflected in its recent inspection. The school has built a positive culture where pupils feel valued and supported, eager to meet high expectations set by their teachers. The school's commitment to providing a broad and engaging curriculum, alongside strong extra-curricular offerings, enhances pupil engagement and prepares them for future educational pathways. Although the previous inspection was also good, the latest assessment notes both strengths and areas for improvement, indicating proactive leadership and a clear vision for continued development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1606 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.85%
Girls: 43.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 183 | 139 | 322 |
| 8 | 179 | 148 | 327 |
| 9 | 192 | 124 | 316 |
| 10 | 173 | 150 | 323 |
| 11 | 186 | 132 | 318 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.4% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| African | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Durrington High School | |
| 21 May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
- High expectations and a supportive learning environment.
- Broad curriculum with exciting extra-curricular activities.
- Effective adaptation of lessons for pupils with special educational needs.
- Knowledgeable and passionate subject leaders.
- Celebration of pupil successes through awards and assemblies.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and staff training.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding before moving on in lessons.
- PSHE curriculum is not yet fully embedded.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71% |
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 | 130 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 161 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Derwent Drive, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6LA |
0.29 miles |
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Palatine Primary School
Palatine Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6JP |
0.35 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
0.48 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Infant School
Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JB |
0.5 miles |
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Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
0.52 miles |
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Orchards Junior School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN |
0.57 miles |
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Orchards Infant School
Nelson Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 6EN |
0.58 miles |
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Hawthorns Primary School
Poplar Road, Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3EZ |
0.67 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Junior School
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR |
0.72 miles |
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LQ |
0.86 miles |
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The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Winterbourne Way, West Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QH |
0.88 miles |
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West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Marlborough Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4HD |
1.02 miles |
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Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4RN |
1.13 miles |
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Broadwater CofE Primary School
Rectory Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TQ |
1.29 miles |
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Heene CofE Primary School
Norfolk Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BB |
1.44 miles |
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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
1.46 miles |
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Vale School, Worthing
Vale Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0DB |
1.48 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD |
1.5 miles |
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Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
1.81 miles |
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Ferring C of E Primary School
Sea Lane, Ferring, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5DU |
1.86 miles |
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Oak Grove College
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
0.13 miles |
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Worthing High School
South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR |
1.17 miles |
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Courtlands Independent Special School
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1.21 miles |
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF |
1.42 miles |
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Bohunt School Worthing
65a Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AH |
1.45 miles |
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1.55 miles |
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1.64 miles |
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Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG |
1.77 miles |
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Educate U
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1.81 miles |
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2.25 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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2.4 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
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3.38 miles |
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3.39 miles |
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Windlesham House School
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4.33 miles |
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Lancing College
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4.6 miles |