Schools in Worthing
Worthing's Art Deco seafront, anchored by the Victorian and Edwardian pier at the foot of the South Downs, defines this West Sussex coastal town. The town transformed from a fishing hamlet into a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in the late 18th century, and became one of Britain's chief market gardening centres by the 19th. Around 109,000 residents live across the borough, with West Worthing and Findon Valley extending inland alongside heritage sites including the Iron Age fort of Cissbury Ring.
Broadwater is among the most sought-after neighbourhoods for primary school catchments, with Goring-By-Sea forming part of the school-competitive coastline. Worthing Station connects to Brighton in under 20 minutes.
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Area Performance
Worthing schools rank in the top 57% of England
Across 27 primary and secondary schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.21/10, -0.15 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
15% Elite
Distribution across all Worthing schools
Worthing vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 57%
Across all ranked Worthing schools
Primary schools: 20 schools (state + independent)
top 61% of 14,978
top 61% of 14,978
Secondary schools: 7 schools (state + independent)
top 44% of 3,861
top 44% of 3,861
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Worthing
Top 3 Secondary Schools
2026
Worthing
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School profiles in Worthing
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