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Worthing High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Worthing High School is a academy converter secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1055 pupils, and a capacity of 1122 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,055

Pupils

1,122

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Worthing High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Worthing 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Worthing High School — School Information

Full address
South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR
Local authority
West Sussex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139109

Other Secondary Schools in Worthing

If Worthing High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Worthing High School

Is Worthing High School oversubscribed?

Worthing High School is operating close to its capacity of 1122 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Worthing High School?

Admission to Worthing 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 Worthing High School cover?

Worthing 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 Worthing High School?

Worthing High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.