Open State Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Oscar Romero Catholic School

Goring Street, Worthing, BN12 5AF
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Worthing, BN12 5AF
1,075 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.50% FSM %
547 Boys
528 Girls
About St Oscar Romero Catholic School

St Oscar Romero Catholic School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Worthing, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,075 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Peter Byrne.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Sussex
Region South East
Administrative District Worthing
Parliamentary Constituency Worthing West
Ward Goring
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015379
URN 126096
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Chris Silk Chair of Governors 10/09/2024 09/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carolyn Cruz Governor 06/01/2025 06/01/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Emmanuel Gilbert Governor 18/12/2024 18/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Verona Hall Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2025 Appointed by LA
Mrs Jane Hedger Governor 07/11/2024 07/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Father Chris Ingle Governor 05/09/2022 05/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lara Jarman Governor 18/07/2023 17/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanna Malandain Governor 06/01/2025 06/01/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Helen Meakins Governor 26/01/2022 26/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Nash Governor 10/05/2021 10/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Nash Governor 10/05/2021 10/05/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jenny Thomson Governor 01/11/2021 31/10/2025 Appointed by LA
Schools Nearby
Ferring C of E Primary School
0.72 km • Worthing
Other
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School
0.9 km • Worthing
Other
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School
1.25 km • Worthing
Other
Orchards Infant School
1.4 km • Worthing
Other
Orchards Junior School
1.4 km • Worthing
Other
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
1.57 km • Worthing
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Oscar Romero Catholic School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Worthing, West Sussex.
St Oscar Romero Catholic School has 1,075 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
St Oscar Romero Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at St Oscar Romero Catholic School is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Oscar Romero Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Oscar Romero Catholic School is Mr Peter Byrne.
St Oscar Romero Catholic School is at Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 5AF, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at St Oscar Romero Catholic School: Has a sixth form.
St Oscar Romero Catholic School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Peter Byrne
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 5AF
01903241368
www.stromeros.co.uk
Location
BN12 5AF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 126096
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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