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Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

52.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

52.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

31.4%

Basics 9-5

56.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

52.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	54.4	46.4
2023/24	51.3	46.4
2024/25	52.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.45	0.00
2023/24	+0.34	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

23.3%

EBacc APS

4.32

EBacc 9-5

16.3%

EBacc 9-4

20.5%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre

0.39 km away · Other independent special school

Seadown School

0.81 km away · Other independent special school

St Andrew's CofE High School

0.84 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Educate U

1.2 km away · Other independent school

Brighton Forward Ltd

1.36 km away · Special post 16 institution

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About Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 1,328 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX | More schools in West Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Outstanding
Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Apr 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

What is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing's Ofsted rating?

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing's latest exam results?

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing located?

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex (BN11 2JX).

How many pupils attend Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing has around 1,328 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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