Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Selborne Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2JX |
| Phone | 01903233835 |
| Reference Number | 126093 |
Davison Church of England High School for Girls offers an exceptional educational experience characterized by a strong ethos that supports both academic achievement and personal development. The school has shown remarkable progress since its previous inspection, moving from a good rating to outstanding in all evaluated areas. Pupils thrive in a caring environment and demonstrate a genuine love for learning, aided by a curriculum that is thoughtfully planned and rich in enrichment opportunities. This comprehensive approach ensures that students are well-prepared to become responsible citizens and articulate individuals.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1328 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 270 | 270 |
| 8 | Unknown | 265 | 265 |
| 9 | Unknown | 266 | 266 |
| 10 | Unknown | 267 | 267 |
| 11 | Unknown | 260 | 260 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.2% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 31 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 29 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional education quality
- Strong ethos of care and support
- High academic achievement and expectations
- Meticulously planned and sequenced curriculum
- Extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities
- Strong focus on personal development and character building
- Effective careers advice and guidance
- Positive school culture with rare derogatory language
Areas for Improvement
- Proportion of pupils entered for the English Baccalaureate is below national averages
- Attendance of disadvantaged pupils has adversely affected their academic achievement in the past
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 46 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 44 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 45 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 36 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 24 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 34 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 43 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 41 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 39 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 40 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 51 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 38 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 49 | 2 | ||||
| 15. My child enjoys boarding/the welfare experience. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 16. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 17. The experience of boarding/welfare helps my child’s progress and development. | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 18. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child. | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 19. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively. | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 74.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 160 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 86 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Homefield Primary School and SSC
53 Chesswood Road, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2AA |
0.3 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BQ |
0.39 miles |
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Whytemead Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8LH |
0.64 miles |
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Downsbrook Primary School
Dominion Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8GD |
0.66 miles |
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Lancing College Preparatory School at Worthing
Broadwater Road, Worthing, BN14 8HU |
0.92 miles |
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Bramber Primary School
Bramber Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8QB |
0.93 miles |
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Sompting Village Primary School
White Styles Road, Sompting, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0BU |
1.04 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cobden Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BD |
1.05 miles |
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Heene CofE Primary School
Norfolk Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BB |
1.07 miles |
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Broadwater CofE Primary School
Rectory Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7TQ |
1.11 miles |
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Sompting Abbotts School
Church Lane, Lancing, BN15 0AZ |
1.41 miles |
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Boundstone Nursery School
Upper Boundstone Lane, Lancing, BN15 9QX |
1.43 miles |
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The Globe Primary Academy
Irene Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9NZ |
1.6 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Junior School
Glebeside Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7PR |
1.6 miles |
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Thomas A Becket Infant School
Pelham Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JB |
1.79 miles |
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Seaside Primary School
Freshbrook Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8DL |
1.95 miles |
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Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing
Elm Grove, Elm Grove Primary School, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5LQ |
2.01 miles |
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North Lancing Primary School
Mill Road, Adur, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0PT |
2.05 miles |
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Durrington Infant School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
2.37 miles |
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Durrington Junior School
Salvington Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2JD |
2.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre
52 - 54 Windsor Road, Worthing, West Sussex, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2LY |
0.24 miles |
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Seadown School
Seadown House, 1a Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BE |
0.5 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE High School
Sackville Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8BG |
0.52 miles |
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Educate U
Unit 2, 58c Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1BG |
0.74 miles |
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Brighton Forward Ltd
28a Teville Road, Worthing, BN11 1UG |
0.84 miles |
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Bohunt School Worthing
65a Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AH |
0.86 miles |
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Our Lady of Sion School
Our Lady of Sion School, West Sussex, BN11 4BL |
1.02 miles |
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Worthing High School
South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7AR |
1.12 miles |
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Springboard Education
55 South Street, Lancing, West Sussex, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8AN |
1.5 miles |
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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, West Sussex, BN15 9QZ |
1.6 miles |
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Durrington High School
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
2.29 miles |
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Oak Grove College
The Boulevard, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 1JX |
2.41 miles |
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Courtlands Independent Special School
37 Parklands Avenue, Goring By Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4NG |
2.54 miles |
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Lancing College
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2.86 miles |
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Goring Street, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 5AF |
3.4 miles |
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Shoreham College
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4.86 miles |
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Shoreham Academy
Kingston Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6YT |
4.97 miles |