Open Other Secondary Mixed

Worthing High School

South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR
Part of: SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Worthing High School
Worthing, BN14 7AR
1,055 Pupils
1,122 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
15.40% FSM %
613 Boys
442 Girls
About Worthing High School

Worthing High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Worthing, West Sussex, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,055 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,122. Current headteacher: Adrian Cook.

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 East Worthing and Shoreham
Ward Gaisford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SOUTH DOWNS EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-12-2012
UKPRN 10039717
URN 139109
Data Last Updated 05-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Louise Davey Chair of Local Governing Body 11/07/2024 23/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Allibone Local Governor 01/03/2024 29/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Dr Neil Ambrose Local Governor 20/10/2021 18/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr John Bull Local Governor 18/07/2018 18/07/2026 Appointed by academy members
Caroline Carroll Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adrian Cook Local Governor 01/06/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Fielding Local Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Harington Taylor Local Governor 07/11/2023 06/11/2027 Elected by parents
Lorna Sinsbury Local Governor 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Worthing High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Worthing, West Sussex.
Worthing High School has 1,055 pupils, with a capacity of 1,122.
Worthing High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Worthing High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Worthing High School is Mr Adrian Cook.
Worthing High School is at South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR, in the West Sussex local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Worthing High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Worthing High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Adrian Cook
South Farm Road, Worthing, BN14 7AR
01903237864
www.worthinghigh.net
Location
BN14 7AR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139109
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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