Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Worthing, BN11 2JX · West Sussex · secondary school
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7th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 711 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.0 · 75 | 30% | 2.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.8 · 73 | 10% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Pallant House Art Gallery, The Stitch Festival, Kenilworth Castle, and the Design Museum. Trips include London, a ski trip, Costa Brava, the West End, and Ferney Croft Camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,334 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress when attainment is below the national median? What specific support is available for girls aiming for top grades in English and maths? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to sixth form or college?
What Ofsted said about Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Overview
Davison Church of England High School for Girls provides an “exceptional education” underpinned by a “strong ethos” and “caring and supportive environment.” The report states that pupils’ “love of learning is evident” through their confident attitudes and commendable behaviour, allowing them to flourish.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously planned and sequenced” to ensure breadth, balance, ambition and relevance.
- Teachers are “passionate, enthusiastic and committed,” modelling “exacting standards of communication” and using questioning skilfully.
- Pupils are “safe and happy,” with bullying being “extremely rare” and staff taking quick action to stop it.
- The school offers an “extensive range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities” which are “much appreciated and utilised well by disadvantaged pupils.”
- “Careers advice is exceptionally strong,” ensuring pupils are well informed about future pathways and have high aspirations.
Areas to improve
- The proportion of pupils entered for the English Baccalaureate suite of qualifications is below national averages.
- The school is working to further improve the attendance of disadvantaged pupils, which has previously adversely affected their academic achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.3 |
| 2024/25 | 52.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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