Durrington High School Catchment Area
Durrington High School is an academy converter secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1606 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
1,606
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Durrington High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Durrington High School?
The catchment area for Durrington High School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Durrington High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Durrington High School: 1650 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Durrington High School has a published admission number of 1650 places. 1606 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1650, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worthing.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Durrington High School: School Information
- Full address
- The Boulevard, Worthing, BN13 1JX
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 19.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140713
Other Secondary Schools in Worthing
If Durrington High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · BN11 2JX
St Andrew's CofE High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN14 8BG
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN12 5AF
Worthing High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN14 7AR
Bohunt School Worthing Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN14 8AH
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Durrington High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Durrington High School
What is the catchment area for Durrington High School? ▾
The catchment area for Durrington High School is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Durrington High School oversubscribed? ▾
Durrington High School is operating close to its capacity of 1650 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Durrington High School? ▾
Admission to Durrington High School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Durrington High School cover? ▾
Durrington High School is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Durrington High School? ▾
Durrington High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.