The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 259 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,328
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr Christopher Keating (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing a selective school?
No. Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing's Ofsted rating?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing currently has 1,328 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing take?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is in Worthing, BN11 2JX, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing have a sixth form?
No, Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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