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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre

Worthing, West Sussex, South East · BN11 2LY

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is a small independent school in Worthing, West Sussex, with around 20 pupils and a single intake at age 11. Its size sets it apart from most schools: a roll this modest allows for close attention and a setting quite different from a large mainstream school. Mixed and non-selective in the conventional sense, it offers GCSEs and is inspected by the ISI. Under headteacher Mrs Kim Anderson, it caters for families seeking an alternative, small-scale learning environment.

20

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
20
Location
Worthing, West Sussex, South East
Website
www.redballoonlearner.org

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mrs Kim Anderson

Latest results

Attainment 8

24.9

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

29%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications. Headline results sit below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 24.9 against a national average of 46.9, and 29% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. These figures should be read in the context of a very small cohort, where individual circumstances weigh heavily on aggregate measures.

Sixth form

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

The last word

A tiny, specialist setting rather than a conventional academic powerhouse - best suited to families who value a small, supportive environment over headline results.

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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre located?

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is located at 52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing, West Sussex, Worthing, BN11 2LY.

What type of school is Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre?

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre?

Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre has approximately 20 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.