Durrington High School — Secondary School in Worthing

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Durrington High School

Worthing, BN13 1JX

1,606 Pupils

1,650 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

19.50% FSM %

913 Boys

693 Girls

About Durrington High School

Durrington High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Worthing, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,606 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,650. Current headteacher: Mr Shaun Allison Mr Chris Woodcock.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Sussex
Region	South East
Administrative District	Worthing
Parliamentary Constituency	Worthing West
Ward	Castle
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DURRINGTON MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-04-2014
UKPRN	10045651
URN	140713
Data Last Updated	10-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Kerry Jones	Chair of Local Governing Body	12/07/2022	12/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Shaun Allison	Local Governor	31/08/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Matthew Bradley	Local Governor	09/02/2023	09/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Christine Busson	Local Governor	28/09/2023	15/10/2025	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Alison Cousens	Local Governor	01/09/2019	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Vivienne Dacosta	Local Governor	15/10/2025	15/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Rebecca Evans	Local Governor	28/09/2023	28/09/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Kerry Jones	Local Governor	12/07/2022	12/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Karen Monk	Local Governor	28/09/2023	28/09/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sharon Nixon	Local Governor	12/07/2022	12/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Pailthorpe	Local Governor	31/08/2016	31/08/2028	Elected by parents
Councillor Robin Rogers	Local Governor	18/10/2019	31/08/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB