Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing is a mainstream secondary school in Worthing, West Sussex, for girls aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 255 of its 1,334 pupils (19.1%) were getting SEN support and 61 (4.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,334 pupils
- Girls only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in West Sussex.
19.1% get SEN support
255 of 1,334 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.6% have an EHC plan
61 of 1,334 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia114
- Social, emotional and mental health67
- Speech, language and communication58
- Autism30
- Moderate learning difficulty14
- Multi-sensory impairment7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Voluntary controlled school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Girls only
- Pupils
- 1,334 (places for 1,350)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jayne Lewis-Tutt
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 14.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 126093
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask West Sussex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, June 2024; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (March 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in June 2024.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, March 2023).
Contact and getting there
Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Red Balloon Worthing Learner Centre Independent · Ages 11–18 0.3 miles
- Homefield Primary School and SSC Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Seadown School Independent · Ages 6–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Worthing High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery Primary · Ages 3–7 · SEN support 24.2%, EHC plans 1.2% 0.5 miles
- St Andrew's CofE High School Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 27.2%, EHC plans 5.4% 0.5 miles
- Whytemead Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 17.6%, EHC plans 3.6% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in West Sussex SEND schools in West Sussex
Questions about Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing
How many pupils at Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 255 of the 1,334 pupils (19.1%) were getting SEN support and 61 (4.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (114 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (67 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (58 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
Through West Sussex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
You can ask for Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Homefield Primary School and SSC, about 0.3 miles away.
Where is Davison Church of England High School for Girls, Worthing?
Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX, in West Sussex.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.