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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing

Voluntary controlled secondary school in Worthing (West Sussex).

Attainment 8
50.8
▲ 4.6 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
56%
▲ 10pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
91.7%
▲ 0.1pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
18.9
▲ 2.2 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
14.4%
▼ 13pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
9.6%
▼ 5pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
99%
1,334 / 1,350 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Outstanding
last graded, 2024

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

I am extremely proud to welcome you to Davison CE High School for Girls. We see education as the key to unlocking the future potential of all our young learners and truly believe that Davison offers this education to our girls within a caring and supportive ethos, underpinned by strong Christian values.

Quite simplyour dedicated and well-qualified team of staff put children at the heart of everything we do. We have a strong commitment to the value of a broad and balanced curriculum, which is flexible and incorporates the principles of personalised learning for students of all abilities.

As well as demanding academic success, to the fullest of each child's ability, we will expect your daughter, as a responsible citizen, to play a full role within the school, the local community, and the wider community. This will enable her to develop the confidence and skills to make a real contribution to the ever-advancing world in which we live.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

16 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • PE Clubs Spring 2026
  • School Life
  • Community
  • The Diner and Refectory
  • Prefect Structure
  • SharePoint Student Dashboard
  • WisePay
  • Continuity of learning
  • School trips
  • StudyBugs
  • Accelerated Reader
  • ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support)
  • Growth Mindset
  • Retrieval Practice
  • Sparx Maths
  • White Rose Maths

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Fairtrade SchoolRecognised award
  • Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award

Key facts

URN
126093
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 16
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
West Sussex
Constituency
East Worthing and Shoreham
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (18 current, 2 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Guy EngelmannChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Olivia PowisGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Tusa ClarkGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Dr Katherine HamiltonGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Eloise CalandreGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Adam TinworthGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Sanjay GohilGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Emily WilsonGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr John ThompsonGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Salutha HerathGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Alison BryanGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Susan PhillpotGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr John WatersGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Jennifer MairGovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Guy EngelmannGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Tracey GeraldsGovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2021 · until 2029
The Reverend John BrookGovernorEx-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)since 2020
Mr Christopher John KeatingGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2013 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mr Adam Brazier FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Tricia Westran FormerGovernorElected by parentssince 2021 · term ended 2025

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record