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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

State school · Worthing, BN11 2JX
  • Secondary
  • Girls
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,328 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,328 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Christopher Keating

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Homefield Primary School and SSC 20 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Thomas A Becket Junior School 9 %
Broadwater CofE Primary School 8 %
West Park CofE Primary (Controlled) School 6 %
Seaside Primary School 5 %
Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing 4 %
Vale School, Worthing 4 %
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School 4 %
Heene CofE Primary School 4 %
Bramber Primary School 3 %
Sompting Village Primary School 3 %
Goring-By-Sea CofE (Aided) Primary School 3 %
Downsbrook Primary School 3 %
Whytemead Primary School 3 %
The Globe Primary Academy 2 %
Swiss Gardens Primary School 2 %
Orchards Junior School 2 %
North Lancing Primary School 2 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Durrington Junior School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.9%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
66
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,328
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Selborne Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2JX
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Telephone: 01903 233835

Email: info@davison.w-sussex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX
1,328 Pupil numbers
13.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
22 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.9%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
51.30
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.34 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 9
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 243 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 8
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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