Best 3 Secondary schools in South East – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Tanbridge House School (Secondary) in Horsham; Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing (Secondary) in Worthing; St Peter's Catholic School (Secondary) in Guildford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Tanbridge House School, Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing and St Peter's Catholic School. They are secondary phase and community school, voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Horsham, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex and Guildford, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Tanbridge House School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Tanbridge House School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,200, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all within the Xavier Catholic Education Trust trust.

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Attribute	Tanbridge House School RH12 1SR	Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing BN11 2JX	St Peter's Catholic School GU1 2TN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Voluntary controlled school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Horsham West Sussex RH12 1SR	Worthing West Sussex BN11 2JX	Guildford Surrey GU1 2TN
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Jul 2024	1 15 Jul 2024	1 26 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1500	1350	1050
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	West Sussex (938)	West Sussex (938)	Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Website	www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk	www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk	www.st-petersschool.co.uk
Telephone	01403263628	01903233835	01483534654
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Tanbridge House School

RH12 1SR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 1SR
Ofsted: 1 17 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk
Telephone: 01403263628

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

BN11 2JX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2JX
Ofsted: 1 15 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: West Sussex (938)
Website: www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01903233835

St Peter's Catholic School

GU1 2TN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2TN
Ofsted: 1 26 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Xavier Catholic Education Trust
Website: www.st-petersschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01483534654

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.