Best Secondary Schools in West Sussex 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 37 schools across West Sussex. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

24%

Outstanding rate

59%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Paul's Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥈	Downlands Community School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥉	Tanbridge House School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
4.	St Philip Howard Catholic School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
5.	Millais School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
6.	Weald School, The Secondary	Outstanding	67	View school
7.	Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
8.	Shoreham Academy Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
9.	St Oscar Romero Catholic School Secondary	Good	63	View school
10.	Warden Park Secondary Academy Secondary	Good	62	View school
11.	Midhurst Rother College Secondary	Outstanding	60	View school
12.	Hazelwick School Secondary	Good	59	View school
13.	St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley Secondary	Good	57	View school
14.	Oathall Community College Secondary	Good	57	View school
15.	Oriel High School Secondary	Good	56	View school
16.	Worthing High School Secondary	Good	55	View school
17.	Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Secondary	Good	54	View school
18.	Durrington High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
19.	Bohunt School Worthing Secondary	Good	53	View school
20.	Bourne Community College Secondary	Good	52	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in West Sussex?

There are 37 secondary schools in West Sussex, of which 9 (24%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in West Sussex?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Sussex is St Paul's Catholic College. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in West Sussex?

Primary and secondary school applications in West Sussex are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Sussex council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in West Sussex?

24% of secondary schools in West Sussex are rated Outstanding and 62% are rated Good. 74.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.