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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
Selborne Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2JX, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.5 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,328
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.1, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, placing it in the top 22% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, and 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although EBacc entry is relatively low at 23%. Overall, it's a solid choice for families seeking a high-quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.1 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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50.81944, -0.35599 · BN11 2JX
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126093
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.davison.w-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing rated by Ofsted?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing a good school?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing scores 86.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing in GCSEs?
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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