Question 1

Is St Oscar Romero Catholic School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the April 2025 Ofsted inspection graded all judgement areas as Outstanding, including sixth form provision. GCSE indicators are strong, including an Attainment 8 score of 55.1 and Progress 8 of +0.89, with the school ranked 990th out of 3,895 schools in England and 1st in Worthing for GCSE outcomes on FindMySchool’s ranking based on official data.

Question 2

What are the fees at St Oscar Romero Catholic School?

Accepted Answer

It is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical additional costs such as uniform, trips, and optional activities such as instrumental or vocal tuition where applicable.

Question 3

When is the deadline for Year 7 applications for September 2027?

Accepted Answer

West Sussex secondary applications for September 2027 entry close on 31 October 2026, with offers released on 1 March 2027. Catholic schools may also require a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by the same deadline for faith criteria.

Question 4

Does St Oscar Romero Catholic School have a catchment area?

Accepted Answer

The school states it does not operate a catchment area. Admissions are prioritised by oversubscription categories and then distance, with a Supplementary Information Form used to help place applicants in the correct category where relevant.

Question 5

What is the sixth form like at St Oscar Romero?

Accepted Answer

The sixth form opened in September 2024 and was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in April 2025. The school highlights a structured enrichment programme, including protected Wednesday enrichment time, leadership opportunities, and pathways such as Getting to Oxbridge and Romero Medics.

Question 6

What time does the school day finish?

Accepted Answer

The published timetable shows the school day ends at 15:00, with a supervised homework club from 15:00 to 16:00 and the library closing at 16:00.

Question 7

How do students travel to the school?

Accepted Answer

The school states Goring railway station is approximately 50 metres from the north gate, with regular train services, and that Coastline buses also stop near the school.

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