Which is the best primary school in Worthing?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Broadwater CofE Primary School ranks first of 20 ranked primary schools in Worthing, with 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Worthing ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Worthing?

20 primary schools in Worthing published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Worthing, ranked

The 20 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Broadwater CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
2
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
3
Downsbrook Primary School
Academy sponsor led

10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
4
Durrington Junior School
Community school

5%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
5
Ferring C of E Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

4%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
6
Vale School, Worthing
Community school

7%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
7
Thomas A Becket Junior School
Community school

8%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
8
Whytemead Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
9
Hawthorns Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
10
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
Voluntary controlled school

1%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
11
Orchards Junior School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
12
Bramber Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
13
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
14
Homefield Primary School and SSC
Community school

2%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
15
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Community school

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
16
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Worthing
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
17
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
18
Heene CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
19
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

35%

expected standard
20
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

11%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Worthing?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Broadwater CofE Primary School ranks first of 20 ranked primary schools in Worthing, with 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Worthing ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Worthing?: 20 primary schools in Worthing published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.