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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Outstandinggraded 04/06/2024Ages 11–161,328 pupilsChurch of England
Worthing, BN11 2JX
West Sussex

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a girls' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Worthing, within the West Sussex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,328 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/06/2024, Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.8 and 61% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Worthing can view Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 04/06/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals14.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.0%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852.1
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
Grade 4+ English & maths78%
EBacc entry23%
EBacc average point score4.33

DfE, 2024/25

All schools in WorthingSee the full area report for BN11 2JX