Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BN13 1JX on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Durrington High School
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,606
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 30% nationally. A notable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 13% enter the EBacc. Overall, it offers a solid environment for secondary education in West Sussex, with a strong emphasis on core subjects.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BN13 1JX — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Durrington High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 55% | Top 26% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
White Other3.4%
Black African3.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
Loading map…
50.82767, -0.40675 · BN13 1JX
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN140713
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Durrington High School rated by Ofsted?
Durrington High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2022.
Is Durrington High School a good school?
Durrington High School scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Durrington High School in GCSEs?
Durrington High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near BN13 1JX?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BN13 1JX with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.