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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.6 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,075
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school in West Sussex boasts strong academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.1, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The school also has a commendable 80% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a high parent satisfaction rate of 89%. While data on progress measures is limited, the overall performance suggests a supportive and effective learning environment.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.1 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 63% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
Parent View (337 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School has high expectations
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other2.7%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.81607, -0.43364 · BN12 5AF
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126096
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stromeros.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Oscar Romero Catholic School rated by Ofsted?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is St Oscar Romero Catholic School a good school?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School scores 92.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Oscar Romero Catholic School?
Based on 337 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Oscar Romero Catholic School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Oscar Romero Catholic School in GCSEs?
St Oscar Romero Catholic School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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