Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
URN: 126093 • Worthing BN11 2JX
Overview
- Name
- Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
- URN
- 126093
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Keating (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01903233835
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Selborne Road, Worthing BN11 2JX
Summary
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, located in Worthing, is a voluntary controlled secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,328 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 1,350. The school has recently been rated as "outstanding" by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing a high-quality education. The curriculum is designed to foster academic achievement, with 78% of students achieving at least a grade 4 in English and Mathematics at GCSE level.
The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and character building, guided by its six core values: Endurance, Forgiveness, Friendship, Hope, Thankfulness, and Trust. This ethos is evident in the supportive environment that encourages students to develop their skills and talents while feeling a sense of belonging. Extracurricular activities, including arts and residential learning programs, further enrich the educational experience.
Davison High School promotes a family spirit, ensuring that each student receives individual support tailored to their needs. This nurturing approach helps to build confidence and prepares students for future educational and career opportunities.
The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and character building, guided by its six core values: Endurance, Forgiveness, Friendship, Hope, Thankfulness, and Trust. This ethos is evident in the supportive environment that encourages students to develop their skills and talents while feeling a sense of belonging. Extracurricular activities, including arts and residential learning programs, further enrich the educational experience.
Davison High School promotes a family spirit, ensuring that each student receives individual support tailored to their needs. This nurturing approach helps to build confidence and prepares students for future educational and career opportunities.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- The six Davison valuesEnduranceRead more (sen)
- Prefect structure (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Important Dates (calendar)
- Data Protection (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- St Oscar Romero Catholic School (61.9)
- Worthing High School (60.9)
- Durrington High School (59.1)
- Bohunt School Worthing (55.9)
- St Andrew's CofE High School (53.1)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1328
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1328
- FSM %
- 13.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1328 | 0 | 1328 | 1350 | 13.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1320 | 0 | 1320 | 1350 | 13.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1299 | 0 | 1299 | 1350 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1299 | 0 | 1299 | 1350 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1315 | 0 | 1315 | 1350 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1300 | 0 | 1300 | 1350 | 7.00 |
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