Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Catchment Area
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1328 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
1,328
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
The catchment area for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is managed by West Sussex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing: 1350 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing has a published admission number of 1350 places. 1328 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1350, West Sussex's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Worthing.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
West Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. West Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing: School Information
- Full address
- Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126093
Other Secondary Schools in Worthing
If Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Worthing are the next closest alternatives.
St Andrew's CofE High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN14 8BG
St Oscar Romero Catholic School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BN12 5AF
Worthing High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN14 7AR
Bohunt School Worthing Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · BN14 8AH
Durrington High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · BN13 1JX
Other Church of England Schools in West Sussex
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Sussex. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Amberley CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Arundel
Ashington CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Pulborough
Birdham CE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Chichester
South Bersted CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Bognor Regis
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
What is the catchment area for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing? ▾
The catchment area for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is the geographic zone West Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing oversubscribed? ▾
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is operating close to its capacity of 1350 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing? ▾
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing cover? ▾
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing? ▾
Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.