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Worth School

Other independent school · Crawley, RH10 4SD

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#980 of 2,536

Better than 61% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils614
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Head teacherMr Ben Pennington
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1951
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126137.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.22.746.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4129--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.35.48, similar to England, similar to West Sussex33.9935
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels35.68, similar to England, similar to West Sussex35.0835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better12.8%, worse than England, worse than West Sussex16.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.2, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study133--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils614
Girls226
Boys388
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.196
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.58.5%
Higher education38.2%
Employment17.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.1%
Apprenticeship0.8%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Worth School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
1.6 miPrimaryTurners Hill Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimaryBrook Infant School and NurseryCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryMaidenbower Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryMaidenbower Infant School and NurseryCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Worth School

How does Worth School rank in England?

Worth School ranks 980 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 61% of schools).

What are Worth School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Worth School was B-, and 12.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Worth School?

Worth School has 614 pupils aged 11 to 19.

Does Worth School have a sixth form?

Yes, Worth School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.